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Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MTCFLASH Tool The MTCFLASH Tool is an MS-DOS application that allows you to upgrade the MIC firmware, including MIC FPGA code, extended BIOS, and microcode. You must upgrade MIC firmware when: • Initially installing a server • Performing a server software upgrade • Replacing a MIC Running MTCFLASH Before you run MTCFLASH, note that: • In a server, all MICs (CE and IOP) must use the same MIC firmware revisions. • After running MTCFLASH, you must reboot the computer that you are updating, either by using the reset button or by powering the machine off and then on again. Warning: Before removing power to any computer, observe all necessary precautions to maintain server availability. • To run MTCFLASH on a CE, make sure that a keyboard is physically attached to the CE. • You must create an MTC diskette (described on page 194) using the correct CD. For example, consider the following when creating an MTC diskette: Table 7-2 Creating the MTC Diskette for Running MTCFlash If running MTCFLASH . . . When initially installing a server When installing a server software upgrade Create the MTC Diskette . . . Using the CD that was shipped with your server. Using the CD that was shipped as part of your server upgrade. Notes To verify that you are using the correct CD, match the revision number on the CD to the Endurance Software revision number listed in the product Release Notes that were shipped with your upgrade. 187