HP ProLiant 1500 SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide - Page 29

3-1 Chapter 3 Updating the Firmware The ROMs on all Compaq servers and most Compaq options can be updated easily. This is done by flashing the ROM using a special Compaq utility called ROMPaq, which replaces the existing contents of the ROM with another version stored in a disk file. This is a convenient way to distribute new firmware to keep Compaq products updated with the latest capabilities. There are two ROMPaq utilities: System ROMPaq for updating the system ROM in all Compaq servers supporting Flash ROM. Use System ROMPaq when installing a new SMART-2DH Controller in a Compaq server to be sure that the server can utilize all the capabilities of the SMART-2DH Array Controller. Option ROMPaq for updating the onboard ROM on all Compaq options that support flashing. Use Option ROMPaq when new versions of the SMART-2DH Array Controller firmware or SCSI drive firmware become available to take advantage of expanded capabilities. IMPORTANT: Before you install the new SMART-2DH Array Controller in your server, you must run System ROMPaq to update the system firmware. Use the instructions below to create diskettes with the latest version of System ROMPaq from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD supplied with the SMART-2DH Controller. ROMPaq Diskettes The ROMPaq utilities must be run from diskette(s). The latest version of the ROMPaq diskettes may be created from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD that was supplied in the SMART-2DH Controller Option Kit. We recommend that you initially use this version of ROMPaq because it is the latest one that supports your new SMART-2DH Controller. SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Writer: Pamela King Project: SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Comments: 295469-002 File Name: D-CH03.DOC Last Saved On: 2/27/98 11:26 AM COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED