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148 Gateway ALR 9250R User’s Guide
Using the firmware update utility
The firmware update utility (FUU) is a DOS-based program used to update
the BMC firmware code.
You need to run the firmware update utility (FUU) only if new firmware
code is necessary.
1.
Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or
higher.
2.
Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex
file on the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you
will need it later.
3.
Insert the diskette into drive A and boot to it.
4. At the DOS prompt, run FWUPDATE.EXE.
5. The utility displays a menu screen. Select
Upload Flash
.
6.
The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file. The
program loads the file and then asks if it should upload the boot block.
7. Press
N
. The program next asks if it should upload the operational
code.
8. Press
Y
.
9. Once the system has updated and verified the operational code, press
any key to continue. Then press
E
SC
to exit the program.
10.
Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.
11. Disconnect all AC power cords from the system and wait 60 seconds.
12.
Reconnect the AC power cords and power up the system.
To Run the FUU
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