HP 216886-B21 AIT Drive Reference Guide - Page 47

Troubleshooting the AIT Drive Upgrading the Firmware Using Options ROMPaq for Compaq Intel-based Computers NOTE: This procedure only works on Compaq Intel-based Computers. For Compaq AlphaServers, see "Upgrading the Firmware by Cassette for all Computers." The Compaq AIT tape drive firmware can be upgraded by downloading the Options ROMPaq Utility from the Compaq website at www.compaq.com or by creating a diskette from the Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD. IMPORTANT: Make sure that you select Options ROMPaq if you are downloading or creating a diskette from the SmartStart for Servers CD. Do not use ROMPaq for this procedure. ROMPaq is for upgrading Compaq computers and workstation firmware. Downloading Options ROMPaq Utility from the Compaq Website The Options ROMPaq Utilities must be run from diskette. If you download the utilities from the Compaq website, follow the directions on the website to create the diskette. Creating an Options ROMPaq Diskette from Compaq SmartStart If you use the Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD, follow these directions to create the diskette: 1. Be sure that you are using the most current version of the Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD. 2. Boot the computer from the Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD. 3. From the Compaq System Utilities screen, select Create Support Software. 4. At the Diskette Builder screen, select the appropriate option for your computer model. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to create the Options ROMPaq diskette. Upgrading Firmware from an Options ROMPaq Diskette After you have created an Options ROMPaq diskette, use the following steps 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. AIT Drive Reference Guide 5-11