LSI 1064e 1MB SAS Controller BIOS and Firmware Update for System x
BIOS Version 6.22.00 and Firmware Version 1.18.86
Systems Supported: IBM System x3200 (4262, 4263)
IBM System x3250 (4264, 4265)
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CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Installation and setup instructions
2.1 Standalone usage instructions
2.2 Troubleshooting tips
3.0 Configuration information
4.0 Unattended mode
5.0 Web site and support phone number
6.0 Notices and trademarks
7.0 Disclaimer
1.0 Overview
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1.1 This update includes the BIOS and firmware for the LSI 1064e onboard
SAS controller.
1.2 Limitations:
- None
1.3 Problems fixed:
- See change history for details
1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update:
- The currently running device driver for the LSI 1064e onboard SAS
controller must be at least level 1.25.10.07 in order to run this
update.
1.5 Dependencies:
- None
1.6 Update Contents
o ibm_fw_mptsas_systemx-1.41_windows_32-64.exe
- The executable update package
o ibm_fw_mptsas_systemx-1.41_windows_32-64.chg
- Change history
2.0 Installation and setup instructions
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This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools,
including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, and
IBM Director.
It can also be used as a standalone executable package.
To use the package with one of IBM's update management tools, follow the
instructions that came with your specific management tool.
2.1 Standalone usage instructions
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As a standalone package, this executable can be used in the following ways:
- to update the SAS controller BIOS and FW on the local system
- to create a DOS based bootable diskette that can be used to update the
BIOS and FW in an offline fashion
Updating the local system:
1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing
'ibm_fw_mptsas_systemx-1.41_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt.
2) Select "Perform Update" and then click "Next".
3) Click "Update".
3) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to
exit the utility.
Creating a diskette
1) Run the executible by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing
'ibm_fw_mptsas_systemx-1.41_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt.
2) Select "Extract to Floppy" and then click "Next".
3) Insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive.
4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to
exit the utility.
NOTE: If you are running the update on a system where the diskette drive
is not mapped to A:, you will need to type, at a command prompt:
'ibm_fw_mptsas_systemx-1.41_windows_32-64.exe -xd <diskette drive>'
where, <diskette drive> is something like 'b:'.
2.2 Troubleshooting tips
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- None
3.0 Configuration information
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- None
4.0 Unattended Mode
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To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command:
ibm_fw_mptsas_systemx-1.41_windows_32-64.exe -s
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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o You can download new and updated files for IBM products from the IBM
Support Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/support/
o For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM
ServerProven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/controllers/matrix.html
o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access
to extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty
period, you may call the IBM HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.)
for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the
IBM hardware warranty.
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
LSI is a registered trademark of LSI Logic, Corp in the United States and
other countries.
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks
of others.
7.0 Disclaimer
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.