Readme file for RocketRAID 272x/271x SAS Controller BIOS
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Last updated on Sep 02, 2015.
Please review this file for important information about compatibility issues and
differences in operation that were discovered after our product manuals were
created. In case of conflict among various parts of the documentation set, this
file contains the most current information.
Note: The latest firmware and product documentation will be available for
download at http://www.highpoint-tech.com
This file is divided into the following major sections:
1. Software Version
2. Files Listing
3. Updating BIOS
4. Revision History
1. Software Version
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BIOS version: v1.14
2. Files Listing
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Readme.txt This file
load.exe Flash utility for DOS
rr2710.114 BIOS image file for RR2710
rr2711.114 BIOS image file for RR2711
rr2720.114 BIOS image file for RR2720
rr2721.114 BIOS image file for RR2721
rr2722.114 BIOS image file for RR2722
3. Updating BIOS
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The flash utility (load.exe) is used to update controller BIOS.
load.exe must run under pure DOS environment. It cannot run in a DOS box
on Windows system. You should boot from a DOS floppy without any device
drivers.
Run the "*.bat" file to to update BIOS:
The following command line is used to launch the flash utility with option:
load.exe [options] [filename]
Command line options:
/Q Silent mode. The program will not prompt for you to
confirm the flashing process.
/V Verbose mode. The program will show more detailed
information about the flashing process.
/S <bus> Only search adapters on specified PCI bus. <bus>
specifies the PCI bus number (a value from 0 to 255).
/D <device> Only search adapters for specified PCI device number.
<device> specifies the PCI device number (a value from
0 to 31).
/C Configure BIOS parameters before updating.
4. Revision History
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v1.14 09/02/2015
* Fix a bug that critical RAID will be lost after failed to boot system.
* Fix compatible issue that failed to load BIOS on ASUS Z170 board.
v1.13 03/05/2015
* Supported SAS Tape device for RR2720/RR2710.
v1.12 01/28/2015
* Supported SAS Tape device for RR2721/RR2722/RR2711.
* Supported 4Kn drive.
v1.10 10/04/2014
* Do not start target unit if it is a SAS tape or changer device.
* Display SAS tape and changer device(s) on the summary device page.
* Display SAS tape and changer device(s) on the physical device page.
v1.9 05/09/2014
* Reduce the disk detection time in the BIOS.
* Fix bug that BIOS can not detect ST 300GB SAS HDD with firmware revision 0008 sometimes.
v1.6 08/06/2012
* Add SGPIO initialize.
v1.5 04/13/2012
* Create Array with "Keep old data" as default.
v1.4 03/21/2012
* Add over 2TB SAS HDD supported.
v1.3 12/12/2011
* Fixed a bug about payload.
v1.2 07/04/2011
* Add support HDD over 2T to create array.
* Add support RR2711.
v1.1 05/12/2010
* Fix compatibility issue in some motherboard.
* Change logical device serial number to support VMWare ESX.
* Autoloader data changed (v4.0.0.1606).
* Fix SATA600 display error.
v1.0 11/19/2009
* First release
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.