Updating the Driver and Firmware
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To update the 3ware driver and firmware using the update utility
1
Download and extract the driver files, as described under “Updating the
Driver and Firmware” on page 169.
2
Backup any critical data prior to updating the 3ware driver.
3
Log in to your system as system administrator.
4
Locate the folder that contains the driver files you extracted in step 1.
5
Double-click on the file
3wUpdate.exe.
You see a progress dialog box while the update utility checks your system
for the driver and firmware versions presently installed.
Figure 71. Update Utility Progress Dialog (System Check)
Note:
At the end of this process, you may need to restart the system. Restarting is
always required if you update the firmware. In addition, if you boot from a unit on a
3ware RAID controller, updating the driver will require that you restart the system.
