Troubleshooting 94
ROMPaq utility diskette or USB drive key
The bootable ROMPaq diskette or USB drive key contains all the necessary system files, option ROM
image files, and the configuration files required to upgrade the ROM firmware.
This procedure is most effective when flashing the ROM on a small number of servers located in close
proximity.
To flash the ROM using ROMPaq:
1. Download the system ROMPaq utility diskette or USB drive key for each target server. ROMPaq
downloads are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
).
2. Shut down each target server, and then reboot using the correct ROMPaq diskette or USB drive key
for that server.
3. Follow the interactive session in the ROMPaq utility, and then select the devices to be flashed.
4. After the ROMPaq utility flashes the ROM for the selected devices, cycle power manually to reboot
the system back into the operating system.
Option ROMPaqs have been retired as an upgrade delivery method for storage options. Firmware
upgrades for storage options are now delivered using Smart Components and Smart Component
deployment utilities.
For additional information about the ROMPaq utility, see the server documentation or the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/support
).
Current firmware versions
Automatic firmware updates
Subscriber's Choice (http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice
)
Manual firmware updates
Download the latest firmware updates from the HP website
(http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romflash.html
).
Updating firmware
To verify the firmware version, use HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 49).
To update the firmware, follow these basic steps:
1. Check the firmware version.
2. Determine the current firmware version.
3. Update the firmware to the current version supported for the hardware configuration.
4. Verify the firmware update by checking the current firmware version.
Drivers
HP drivers and utilities can be found on the Easy Set-up CD or the support CD. For the latest drivers and
information on supported operating systems, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
).
IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
