Compaq AIT 35 LVD Reference Manual page 53

Once you have created an Options ROMPaq diskette, follow the steps below to
upgrade the firmware.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Insert the Options ROMPaq diskette into the computer diskette drive.
3. Power ON the computer.
4. Press Enter at the Welcome screen.
5. At the Select a Device screen, select the tape drive from the list of
programmable devices. This may be the only item in the list. Press Enter.
6. At the Select An Image screen, you will see information describing your tape
drive, the date of the existing ROM version, and the date of the latest ROM
version. Press Enter.
7. Review the information on the Caution screen. Press Enter to reprogram the
option ROM or Esc to discontinue reprogramming and return to the Select
An Image screen.
8. A message that says:
Reprogramming Firmware
indicates that the option ROM is being reprogrammed. Do Not Interrupt
ROM reprogramming.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt this cycle. Interrupting the ROM reprogramming will
leave the firmware in an unknown state and may render the tape drive
unusable. You will be notified when reprogramming is completed.
9. When the Options ROMPaq is finished reprogramming the option ROM,
press Esc to exit the Options ROMPaq utility.
10. Remove the Options ROMPaq diskette and reboot the computer.
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