ac170-Readme_520.txt Driver File Contents (ac170_520.zip)

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Software Kit v5.20-00
December 18, 2002

Copyright (c) 2002-2004 LSI Logic Corporation.
All rights reserved.

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How to flash upgrade Acceleraid 170 PCI Raid controller with firmware version  later than or more than 6.00-0-07 . 
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-Backup your current configuration on the floppy disk is recommended
-Must Print out the read me file.
-The flash files will not fit on a one floppy disk. You need two floppy disk.

-Please copy the next two files to the floppy disk 1.

Klp70002.000 (boot block)
Ez30010.img  (ezassist)

- Please copy the next four files to the floppy disk 2.

Flp70200.000 (Firmware)
Blp62100.039 (bbs bios)
Blp60100.039 (non-bbs bios)
Dlp12400.img (diagnostic)       

How to flash controller ? 
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-Use ALT  R function during startup/boot up.
-ALT R function will run configuration and utility.
-Advance options
-Update flash code.

* You must flash the files in the given order below.

-The first file that needs to be flashed is   ez30010.img   (ezassist)

-Exit Ezassist and must reboot the system.
-Use ALT R function during startup/boot up. 
-Now you are using new version of the Ezassist for your information. *
 
-Flash the files listed below in the given order.

- Klp70002.000  (Bootblack)
- Flp70200.000  (FIRMWARE)

- You need to flash either BBS or Non BBS file from the next two files.
   You must read the last section of this Read me file to decide if you need to flash BBS
   Or non-bbs support 

    Blp60100.039  (Non BBS) Bios 
    Blp62100.039  (BBS) Bios

-The next file is Diagnostic.

- Dlp12400.img  (Diagnostic)



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How to flash Acceleraid 170 disk Array controller with firmware level 6.00-0-07 or below then follow the steps listed below.
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-Must backup your configuration on the floppy disk recommended.

-Print read me file before flashing the controller.
-The flash files will not fit on a one floppy disk. You need two floppy disk.

-Please copy the next three files on floppy disk 1.

 Flpstep.000     (step file)
 Klp70002.000  (Boot block)
 Ez30010.img   (Ezassist)

-Please copy the next four files to floppy disk 2.

Flp70200.000 (Firmware)
Blp62100.039 (BBS) Bios
Blp60100.039 (non BBS) Bios
Dlp12400.img (Diagnostic)


-Use ALT + R function during startup/boot up.
-ALT + R function will run configuration and utility.
-Advance options.
-Update flash code.
  
*You must flash the following files in a given order ------------------------------------------------------ -----                    

-Flpstep.000       [STEP FILE]
-Klp70002.000    [Boot block]
-Ez30010.img     [ezassist]

-Must exit ezassist configuration and utility and must reboot.
-Use ALT + R function during the startup.
-Flash the following files in a given order.

-Flp70200.000   (FIRMWARE)

- You need to flash either BBS or Non BBS file from the next two files. 
   You must read the last section of this Read me file to decide if you need to flash BBS
   Bios or non-bbs bios. 

- Blp60100.039   (Non BBS) Bios. 
- Blp62100.039   (bbs Bios) Bios.

-The next file is Diagnostic. It is optional and may not have any impact if flashed or not.
- Dlp12400.img   (Diagnostic) 

What is BBS and Non BBS?
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BBS is called Boot Block specifications.

If your Motherboard is supporting BBS function, flash the BBS version Bios flp62100.039. 
if your motherboard does not support BBS function then flash with non-BBS support blp60100.039 (Bios).
You must consult your Motherboard manufacturer prior to flashing this controller.
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