Intel SRCU31, User Manual

Page: 133 / 182

Storage Console Plus 133
Firmware Update
Right click the controller icon and select “Firmware Update.” See Figure 81.
The firmware, the BIOS and StorCon of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 are stored in
Flash-RAM which is part of the Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 hardware. In contrast to
EPROMs, Flash-RAMs can be reprogrammed many times and without the complicated UV light
erasing procedure. Thus, both software modules can be easily updated without having to remove
the controller from its PCI slot. Firmware and BIOS are part of the SRC_PFW file.
To get the latest firmware for the Intel RAID Controller SRCU31, visit our website at:
http://support.intel.com
The file has an extension (for example, SRC_PFW.009) which indicates the version stepping.
Download the packed files which contain the latest programs/drivers for the operating system used
on the system. Observe the following order when carrying out the updating procedure:
1. Get the latest SRC_PFW file for the Intel RAID Controller SRCU31. The file does NOT need
to be expanded!
2. Format a 3.5” HD disk (1.44MB) and copy the SRC_PFW file on this disk.
3. After selecting the Firmware Update option, a file dialog opens where you specify the path
(A:). A list of firmware versions (normally only one) is displayed. After selecting the new
firmware and final confirmation, the new firmware is programmed into the Flash-RAM of the
Intel RAID Controller SRCU31.
The new firmware becomes active after the next cold boot.
✏
NOTE
All user-specific settings concerning the Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 and the disk arrays are not
affected by the firmware update.