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Flash Memory Programming
A.5
Updating Firmware Using XROM ICPCON
There are two options for updating the firmware, BIOS and XROM ICPCON currently
programmed on the flash memory of the RAID controller:
•
Use the ICP RAID Console (ICPCON) to update the firmware image as explained in
this section. If your OS does not support the firmware update with ICPCON, use the
Firmware Update and Recovery Utility (FRUU) as described in the next bullet item.
•
Run the Firmware Recovery and Update Utility (FRUU) from a bootable CD or
diskette as explained in
You cannot use ICPCON to recover the firmware, but you can use it to update the
firmware. For information about update vs. recover, see
The Firmware Update option is not available when ICPCON is accessing the RAID
Note:
Controller remotely.
To Update the Firmware with ICPCON
1. Download the firmware image containing the latest programs/drivers from the
website. Also download the latest tools for your operating system including ICPCON.
Format a 3.5" HD disk (1.44MB) and copy the firmware file and ICPCON onto the
disk.
2. With the adapter installed in the system, start the new ICPCON under your OS.
3. Select the applicable RAID controller and press <Enter>.
4. If the Express Setup menu is displayed, press <F4> to display the Advanced Setup
menu. Select the menu option, Configure Controller and press <Enter>. Insert the
floppy containing the latest firmware file into the floppy disk drive.
5. From the Configure Controller submenu, select Firmware Update and press <Enter>.
6. When prompted for the path, type in 'A:' and press Enter. After finding the file,
ICPCON displays the name, description and version of the firmware. Press <Enter>.
7. ICPCON reads and checks the firmware file, then displays a warning. Press <Y> to
confirm the firmware update.
8. ICPCON programs the flash eprom.
Warning: Do not interrupt the update process to avoid damaging the firmware image in the
Flash. If the firmware is interrupted you will need to follow the firmware recovery
process in the next section.
After ICPCON indicates that the update is complete, press any key.
9. The focus returns to the Configure Controller submenu. Press <Esc> several times to
close the menus and press <Y> to quit ICPCON.
10. ICPCON detects the firmware update and requires a system reboot. Press any key to
reboot.
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A.2.
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