disk Firmware Update Bootable CD ( Version: 5.0.0 )
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Dell(TM) 5130 Diagnostics
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Table Of Contents
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1.0 Documentation
2.0 Starting the Application
3.0 Running the Application
3.1 Automatic Batch Mode
3.2 Interactive Mode
4.0 Notes on the Application
5.0 Supported Systems
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1.0 Documentation
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This application enables you to verify the integrity of your SCSI cable(s) and update your hard drives to the latest
firmware version. Please review the supported SCSI drives listed for criticality of updates.
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2.0 Starting the Application
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Insert the CD in the CD drive of the system you want to check and start the system.
NOTE: Your system must be set to boot from the CD drive first. You can set this order in your system BIOS. See your
User's Guide for information.
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3.0 Running the Application
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* When you first start the application, you cannot use the mouse on the initial menu. You must use the up/down
arrow keys to navigate to options. Press <Enter> to select an option.
* Back up your data before updating the firmware. Once the update has started it must run to completion;
otherwise, the drive may not function. Dell recommends using an uninterruptible power supply during the
procedure.
* Do not run this application during a RAID volume rebuild.
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3.1 Automatic Batch Mode
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* The Update utility defaults to a fully Automatic Batch mode requiring no user interaction. When the
application starts, there is a prompt to load Patch.zip. Default is {Y}, this loads the Automatic routines.
A second prompt to run Interactive or Automatic Batch. Default is {B}.
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3.2 Interactive Mode
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* In Interactive mode, there are two menu options to update firmware, Automatic and Interactive. Automatic
mode allows for unattended firmware updates. Interactive mode allows the user to select individual drives
to update.
* When updates are complete, a prompt to view the results file, default is {N} and to eject the media.
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4.0 Notes on the Application
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* On drives connected to a PERC5, the utility will wait for 5 minutes for the first drive. There is no
wait on subsequent drives, unless the utility is exited. Do not power cycle or reboot your system while
the update is taking place.
* While the update is in progress, status will show "Testing". This is an indication that drive firmware is being
flashed, no other tests are occurring.
* This utility supports SCSI Hard drives. For any model Hard drive that is not supported by this
utility, it will display "No Update".
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5.0 Supported Systems
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This utililty is supported on 5G and above PowerEdge, MD1000, MD1120, MD1200, MD1220 and 22x PowerVault and Precision systems.
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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.