Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 1047 Complete the flash operation and restart your computer before trying to use the RAIDcontroller again. ( You can not use your RAID controller while you are updating its flash.)The AFU processes the selected command, prompts you to insert additional floppy disksas needed, and reports either success or an error message code.Running the AFU from the Command LineNote: You can also run a menu-based AFU (see page 103).To run the AFU from the command line:1 Shut down your operating system and reboot to DOS from a bootable DOS floppy disk orfrom a DOS partition on a bootable drive. (You can use a disk connected to the controlleryou’re updating.) If your computer isn’t set up to boot from the bootable floppy disk, enterthe system setup utility to change the setting.2 Insert the firmware update disk containing AFU.exe3 At the DOS command, type AFU followed by a command (see page 104) and any switchesyou want.Note: To find a controller number, type AFU LIST, then press Enter.The AFU processes the command, prompts you to insert additional floppy disks as needed,exits, and reports either success or an error message code.To update a RAID controller’s flash using the command line utility ARCCONF, see page 107.AFU CommandsThis section lists the available AFU commands.ListDisplays the AFU-supported RAID controllers installed on your computer. Also displays theID numbers assigned to each controller.You don’t have to restart the computer after completing this command.This example shows a typical system response to a LIST command:A:\> AFU LISTAdaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749(c)Adaptec Inc. 1999–2005. All Rights Reserved.Controllers Detected and Recognized:Controller #0 (03:05:00) Adaptec RAID 51645SaveSaves the contents of a RAID controller’s flash in a UFI file. The name of the UFI file is basedon the controller type and can’t be changed.You must restart the computer following a SAVE command.The command syntax for the SAVE command isAFU SAVE [/C] [/D ]
