FEPROM Firmware Update,
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A firmware update utility image consists of two parts: the update
program and the new firmware, as shown in Figure 5–16. The
update program uniformly programs, erases, reprograms, and
verifies the entire FEPROM.
Figure 5–16 Firmware Update Utility Layout
Update Program
New Firmware Image
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Once the update has completed successfully, normal operation of
the system may continue. The operator may then either halt or
reset the system and reboot the operating system.
Preparing the
Processor for
an FEPROM
Update
Complete the following steps to prepare the processor for an
FEPROM update:
1.
The system manager should shutdown the operating system.
2.
Enter console mode by pressing the Halt button twice: in to
halt the system, and out to enter console mode (>>>).
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