Firmware Update Utility Command-Line Options - Intel SR870BN4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

g. After the update completes successfully, the utility verifies the update by reading back the
programmed code and comparing it to the HEX file.
h. Select the File menu tab and choose Exit to exit the utility.
6. If the user needs to update the firmware for additional controllers, repeat the above steps for
each controller.
7. Power down the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front control panel.
8. Disconnect the AC power cords from the system and wait 60 seconds.
9. Connect the AC power cords and power up the system by pressing the power button.

Firmware Update Utility Command-line Options

Table 17 describes the command-line options for the Firmware Update Utility.
Table 17. Firmware Update Utility Command-line Options and Parameters
Option or
Parameter
FWUpdate
[Hex_File_Name]
/h Or /?
/upload
/norestore
/noverify
/ignorerevs
/nopc
/bootena
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Description
The name of the utility.
The name of the input hex file used for the update/verification. The file path can be
specified with the file name. There is no default filename or extension.
Display command line help.
Upload the FW flash with the operational code contained in the hex file. The Platform
Information Area (PIA) will also be uploaded, if it is present in the hex file. Upon
completion, the firmware is verified against the hex file to ensure the upload was
successful.
When used in conjunction with /upload, the utility does not restore the user
configuration settings after performing the update. Without this switch, the utility saves
the user configurations prior to updating the FW, and then restores the saved user
configuration settings after updating the FW.
When used in conjunction with /upload, the utility does not compare the flash against
the hex file after performing the update, as is usually done to verify a successful
update. When not used in conjunction with /upload, this switch has no effect.
When used in conjunction with /upload, the firmware version in the hex file is not
checked. Without this switch, the utility only allows uploading a version of the firmware
that is greater than or equal to the version being replaced. When not used in
conjunction with /upload, this switch has no effect.
When used in conjunction with /upload, the platform check is disabled. Without this
switch, the utility only allows uploading firmware that is intended for the target platform.
The target platform is determined by reading the BIOS ID of the system and compares
it against the Platform Name field in the boot code info block of the hex file. In the case
of the PIA, the target platform is determined from the Platform Group and Platform ID
fields of the PIA info block. When not used in conjunction with /upload, this switch has
no effect.
When used in conjunction with /upload, the boot-block of the device is uploaded in
addition to the operational code and PIA if present in the hex file. NOTE: An external
jumper may be required in order to enable the boot block to be uploaded (a jumper is
not required for SR460AC4 platforms). On systems requiring the jumper, the boot
block upload fails if the jumper is not set, and an error is generated indicating that the
boot block could not be uploaded. However, the utility still attempts to upload the
operation code and PIA, if present in the hex file. This switch may only be used in
conjunction with /upload.
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