Adaptec 2256100-R Installation And User Manual

Also see for 1045: Quick start guide

Contents

Adaptec 2256100-R Installation And User Manual Manual pdf 44 page image

Appendix 10: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 44IntroductionThe AFU is a DOS utility, which allows you to update, save and verify the SATA/SAScontroller’s BIOS.System RequirementsThe following are the requirements of AFU:● MS–DOS version 5.0 or later. It cannot run from a DOS command prompt window.● At least 8 MB of extended memory.Compatibility InformationThe AFU has the following compatibility issues:● Supports HIMEM.SYS and is compatible with other DOS drivers running underHIMEM.SYS (for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and SETVER.SYS).● Does not support DOS extenders installed in memory, such as EMM386.SYS andDOS4GW.Before You BeginBefore running the AFU, the following tasks must be completed.● Obtaining the BIOS Kit● Creating the BIOS Kit on Floppy DisksObtaining the BIOS KitThe SATA/SAS controller BIOS can be acquired on any one of the following:● SATA/SAS Installation CD—Contains the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flashimage. The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files.● Adaptec Web site (www.adaptec.com)—Go to this website to download the updatedversion of AFU.Creating the BIOS Kit on Floppy DisksTo create the BIOS Kit floppy disks:1 Create a bootable MS–DOS floppy disk and copy these files to it:● AFU.exe● ASxxxx01.ufiwhere xxxx is the model number of the controller.Note: Most of the controller model numbers have a suffix. Before copying, check if theappropriate .ufi file is used.