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Automatic backup
A backup copy of the ROM image existing on the target server is made in the ROM image backup
subdirectory:
\CPQSYSTEM\FWBACKUP\SYSTEM
For additional information, see the HP Online ROM Flash User Guide on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation).
Option ROMs
Types of option ROMs include array controller ROMs.
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://www.hp.com/support).
Updating firmware
To verify the firmware version, use ProLiant MicroServer Insight Diagnostics (on page 32).
To update the firmware:
1. Check the firmware version on the device.
2. Determine the latest firmware version available.