Adaptec 1742A User Manual
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Chapter FiveAdaptec Download UtilityThe Adaptec Download utility (ADL) is used to download a differ-ent version of the microcode software to the AHA-1744. Thischapter describes the operation of the program which affects onlythe AHA-1744; the AHA-1740A/1742A do not support microcodereprogramming. Although this guide does not cover theAHA-1740 operation references are made to the host adapter, inthis chapter, because of the similarity in operation with theadlprogram. Theadl.exe program can also be used to low-level for-mat, verify or erase the boot sector of SCSI fixed disk drives con-nected to the AHA-1740A/1742A/1744.Using this program to download the microcode is not necessarywhen the host adapter is initially installed. The host adapter isshipped with the standard mode and enhanced mode firmware,which can coexist in the host adapter. You use the EISA Configu-ration utility to change the operation modes of the AHA-1744.Theadl program is run by selecting theadl.exe file. As you usetheadl program, online help is always available by pressing theF1 key.Running the ADL ProgramWhen running theadl program, ensure that the following supportfiles are in the same sub-directory.•sys$err.dta Support files foradl.exe•sys$help.dta Support files foradl.exe•sys$msg.dta Support files foradl.exe•firmhlp.hlp Support files foradl.exe5-1 |
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