Gateway ALR 9200 Manual De Usuario

Using the Firmware Update Utility

The Firmware Update Utility (FUU) is a DOS-based program used to 
update the BMC firmware code.

You need to run the firmware update utility (FUU) only if new firmware 
code is necessary.

1.

Create a DOS-bootable diskette. The version of DOS must be 6.0 or 
higher.

2.

Place the firmware update utility (FWUPDATE.EXE) and the *.hex 
file on the diskette. Make a note of the *.hex file name, because you 
will need it later.

3.

Insert the diskette into drive A and boot to it.

4.

At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE). 

5.

The utility displays a menu screen. Select 

.

6.

The utility asks for a file name. Enter the name of the *.HEX file.

7.

The program loads the file and then asks if it should upload the boot 
block. Press 

N

 to continue.

8.

The program next asks if it should upload the operational code. Press 

Y

 to continue.

9.

Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any 
key to continue. Then press 

E

SC

 to exit the program.

10.

Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system.

11.

Disconnect all AC power cords from the system and wait 60 seconds.

12.

Reconnect the AC power cords and power up the system.

To Run the FUU

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