D
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that you can use
to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware.
Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you from accidentally damaging
your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and
correctly to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. We recommend that only
advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU. For more information, see
Managing Your Storage Spacetopic
.
D.1
System Requirements
• DOS version 5.0 or later.
Note: You can’t run the AFU from a DOS command prompt window under any version
of Windows.
• At least 8 MB of extended memory.
D.1.1
Compatibility Notes
• Supports HIMEM.SYS; compatible with other DOS drivers running under HIMEM.SYS (for example,
SMARTDRV.SYS and SETVER.SYS).
• Does not support DOS extenders installed in memory, such as EMM386.SYS and DOS4GW.
D.2
Before You Begin
1. Obtain the firmware (see the following section).
2. Create firmware disk (see
Creating the Firmware Update Disk firmware creating floppy disksfloppy disks
There are two ways to run the AFU:
1. Using the AFU menus (see
2. From the command line (see
Running the AFU from the Command Linecommand line interface (flash
D.2.1
Obtaining the Firmware
To obtain RAID controller firmware, you can:
• Download a new firmware file from the Web to get the most recent version of firmware/BIOS and the
AFU executable (AFU.exe). The flash image comprises a single User Flash Image (UFI) file.
Visit
for more information.
D.2.2
Creating the Firmware Update Disk
To create the firmware update disks:
1. Copy these files to a USB flash drive or writable CD:
• AFU.exe
• Axxxx01.ufi
where xxx is the model number of your controller.
70
Microsemi Proprietary and Confidential. Installation and User's Guide Revision 5
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
