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ROMPaq, System Online ROM Flash Component Utility

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Server Configuration and Utilities ROMPaq Flash ROM enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option ROMPaq utilities. To upgrade the BIOS, insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and boot the system. The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available ROM revisions. This procedure is the same for both system and option ROMPaq utilities. CAUTION: Do not power down during a firmware upgrade. A loss of power during upgrade may corrupt the firmware and prevent the server from starting. For more information about the ROMPaq utility, refer to the HP website (www.hp.com/servers/manage). System Online ROM Flash Component Utility The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following features: • Works offline and online • Supports Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Novell Netware, and Linux operating systems IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server. For operating systems supported by the server, refer to the HP FTP site (ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-310.pdf). • Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools • Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server HP ProLiant ML330 Generation 3 Server Setup and Installation Guide 5-11

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Server Configuration and Utilities
ROMPaq
Flash ROM enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option
ROMPaq utilities. To upgrade the BIOS, insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette
drive and boot the system.
The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one
exists) of available ROM revisions. This procedure is the same for both system and
option ROMPaq utilities.
CAUTION:
Do not power down during a firmware upgrade. A loss of power during
upgrade may corrupt the firmware and prevent the server from starting.
For more information about the ROMPaq utility, refer to the HP website
(
www.hp.com/servers/manage
).
System Online ROM Flash Component Utility
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to
efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a wide range of servers
and array controllers. This tool has the following features:
•
•
•
•
Works offline and online
Supports Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Novell
Netware, and Linux operating systems
IMPORTANT:
This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the
server. For operating systems supported by the server, refer to the HP FTP site
Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system
tools
Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system
dependencies, and installs only the correct ROM upgrades required by each
target server
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