host bus adapter for Windows and Linux installation guide
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5
Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities
This chapter contains instructions for installing and using the following Windows NT
and Windows 2000 utilities:
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DOS Diagnostic utility, x86DNLD, a DOS-based diagnostic and firmware
download utility. This utility is used exclusively in standalone environments.
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LightPulse Utility/NT, LP6DUTIL is a Windows-based graphical user interface
for updating firmware and Boot code. This utility is used in Software Solution
kits.
NOTE: The diagnostic and firmware download utility is used to upgrade firmware on both Host
Bus Adapter (HBA) environments.
The DOS Diagnostic Utility
The supplied software kit contains the DOS Diagnostic and firmware download utility.
Functionally, the utility program performs:
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Discovery and preliminary testing of the HBA in the system.
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Functional testing and operational checks on the HBA.
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The use of input and output files for automating the use of the diagnostic utility
program.
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Updating HBA firmware.
NOTE: The diagnostic utility does not operate in the DOS shell under Windows.