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95897 Fifth Edition 2-3
Updating the Microcode
Hyperterminal Method
It is best to read through this procedure first before attempting it since there is a
two minute time limit
after Step 7.
To use this method, the library must be fully initialized and the access door
must be closed.
Note: This method is only valid with microcode version 2.20 and higher.
To download the microcode:
1. Copy the
release.prm
to the directory you created on the C drive
(
copy release.prm c:/
directory name)
2. Attach your PC to the command line interface (CLI) port.
3. From your PC:
a. For older machines, go to Start
➔
Programs
➔
Accessories
➔
Hyperterminal and open a Hyperterminal session.
b. For WIN2000 machines, go to Start
➔
Programs
➔
Accessories
➔
Communications
➔
Hyperterminal and open a Hyperterminal session.
4. Within the
File Properties
, configure the connection as follows:
5. Click on OK .
6. In the Hyperterminal window, click on
ENTER.
The
CLI>
prompt will appear.
7. Type in:
download
and press the [
Enter]
key.
A message will appear stating that you have two minutes to begin
sending the new microcode version.
8. At the top of the window, find the
TRANSFER
button and point to
SEND
FILE .
A box will appear, allowing you to browse to the file location of the
microcode you copied in step 1.
Table 2-1. Hyperterminal Connection
Older PCs WIN2000 PCs
Baud rate = 38,400 Baud rate = 38,400
Data bits = 8 Data bits = 8
Parity bit = None Parity bit = None
Stop bit = 1 Stop bit = 1
Direct to comm flow = none Hardware flow control = on