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82 Configuration Software and Utilities
Using the Firmware Update Utility
The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the Baseboard Management
Controller’s firmware code. You only need to run the Firmware Update Utility if new firmware
code becomes necessary.
Running the Firmware Update Utility
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, you will need it later.
3. Insert the diskette into the drive and boot to it.
4. At the DOS prompt, run the executable file (FWUPDATE.EXE).
5. The utility will display a menu screen. Select “Upload Flash.”
6. The utility will ask for a file name. Enter the name of the *.hex file.
7. The program will load the file and then ask if it should “Upload Boot Block.” Press “N” to
continue.
8. The program will next ask if it should “Upload Operational Code.” Press “Y” to continue.
9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to continue. Then
press the “ESC” key to exit the program.
10. Shut the system down and remove any floppy disks that may be in the system.
11. Disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait 60 seconds.
12. Connect the AC power cord and power up the system.
Installing Video Drivers
After configuring the system, you need to install video drivers to take full advantage of the features
of the onboard Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 super VGA video controller.
• The L440GX+ Resource CD includes video drivers for use with DOS and Windows NT.
Check the README.TXT file on the CD for information on installing these drivers.
• For other operating systems, see your OS instructions for installing device drivers.