QLogic Fibre Channel Driver and Utilities for EFI
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Included Files
Utilities
Updating EFI Driver or RISC Firmware using Efiutil (Command Line Interface)
Updating EFI Driver or RISC Firmware using Efiutil (Batch Mode)
Additional Notes
Diagnostic Tools
Included Files
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EFIUTIL.EFI EFI utility for updating adapter driver/firmware
EFIAUX.DRV EFI auxiliary driver (used by efiutil when no drivers were loaded)
QL2312EF.BIN EFI driver image file: QLA234x cards (used for write to adapter flash)
QL2312FW.BIN Adapter firmware file (used for write to adapter flash)
EFIUTIL.PDF Efiutil User Manual
EFICFG.PDF EFI Configuration and Diagnostic Protocols documentation
RELEASENOTES.TXT Release notes
QLEFIREADME.TXT This file
Utilities
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efiutil
This utility is used to update the EFI driver and RISC firmware resident in the FLASH ROM on the HBA.
This utility can be used either in command line interface mode or batch mode.
In command line interface (CLI) mode it can be invoked by entering the following command in the EFI partition where the utility resides:
efiutil
Some online help information exists within the efiutil itself and can be displayed by typing:
efiutil help
Refer to the efiutil user manual for complete instructions.
See additional notes below.
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eficfg
This utility is used to set configuration parameters in the Adapter NVRAM.
It is also used to configure EFIFCScanLevel parameter in the System NVRAM.
The utility can be invoked by entering the following at the shell prompt:
drvcfg m n -s
where m is the driver handle and n is the controller handle.
Refer to the eficfg.pdf file for complete usage instructions.
See additional notes below.
Updating EFI Driver or RISC Firmware using Efiutil (Command Line Interface)
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1. Insert the driver CD.
OR
Copy the driver files to any available EFI partition on the Target System.
The driver files can be obtained from the QLogic web site (www.qlogic.com).
2. Type the following commands at the EFI prompt:
2.1 map -r (needed only if you are using a CD)
2.2 fsX:
2.3 cd <directory on CD> (if a CD is being used)
OR
cd <directory where the files were copied>
2.4 fs0:\> efiutil
2.5 This displays the command line interface for the efiutil.
Choose the adapter index that you want to update.
efiutil> adapter
Adapter Index number [0]? N
(where N represents the adapter index you want to update)
2.6 efiutil> efi_write=<EFI driver file name> (to update the EFI driver)
2.7 efiutil> risc_fw_write=<RISC firmware file name> (to update the RISC firmware)
3. After the update process is complete, reset the system.
This is important since the flashed driver will not be loaded until a reset is done.
To perform a reset, do the following:
3.1 fsX:\> reset
Updating EFI Driver or RISC Firmware using Efiutil (Batch Mode)
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1. Insert the driver CD.
OR
Copy the driver files to any available EFI partition on the Target System.
The driver files can be obtained from the QLogic web site (www.qlogic.com).
2. Type the following commands at the EFI prompt:
2.1 map -r (needed only if you are using a CD)
2.2 fsX:
2.3 cd <directory on CD> (if a CD is being used)
OR
cd <directory where the files were copied>
2.4 efiutil all info
Provides info of all adapters in the system.
2.5 efiutil adapter=N efi_write=<EFI driver file name> (for updating EFI driver)
efiutil adapter=N risc_fw_write=<RISC firmware file name> (for updating RISC firmware)
to update one adapter only.
OR
efiutil all efi_write=<EFI driver file name>
efiutil all risc_fw_write=<RISC firmware file name>
to update all adapters with the same revision.
where:
"fsX" (where X maps to the CD or the available EFI partition where the CD image was downloaded)
"N" (where N represents the adapter index you want to update obtained from step 2.4)
3. After the update process is complete, reset the system.
This is important since the flashed driver will not be loaded until a reset is done.
To do a reset, do the following:
3.1 fsX:\> reset
Examples:
Here is an example in command line interface:
fs0:> efiutil
Fibre Channel Card Efi Utility 1.07 (10/28/2003)
2 Fibre Channel Adapters found:
A0 Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|0) 50060B0000123400 1.15 (3.02.165)
A1 Acpi(PNP0A03,0)/Pci(1|1) 50060B0000123402 1.15 (3.02.165)
efiutil> adapter
Adapter Index number [0]? 1
efiutil> efi_write
Driver image binary filename [ql2312ef.bin]?
using filename ql2312ef.bin
Old revision 1.15, New revision 1.16, Continue [n]? y
File Size: 0000B600
Flash part Am29LV010
Moving Image 2 down...
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Moving Image 1 down...
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Writing new image...
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Writing new image...
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Image write complete.
efiutil> quit
fs0:\> reset
Here is an example in batch mode:
1. Example to update EFI driver and RISC firmware on one specific adapter.
fs2:\EFI\TOOLS\IO_CARDS\FC2P2G> efiutil all info
Fibre Channel Card Efi Utility 1.08 (11/10/2003)
3 Fibre Channel Adapters found:
A0 Acpi(000222F0,200)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B00001EE050 1.14 (3.02.164)
A1 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|0) 50060B00001CCD94 1.16 (3.02.165)
A2 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|1) 50060B00001CCD96 1.16 (3.02.165)
A0 Acpi(000222F0,200)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B00001EE050 1.14 (3.02.164)
A1 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|0) 50060B00001CCD94 1.16 (3.02.165)
A2 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|1) 50060B00001CCD96 1.16 (3.02.165)
Choosing adapter 2 for update,
fs0:\> efiutil adapter=2 efi_write=ql2312ef116.bin risc_fw_write=ql2312fw302165.bin
Fibre Channel Card Efi Utility 1.08 (11/10/2003)
3 Fibre Channel Adapters found:
A0 Acpi(000222F0,200)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B00001EE050 1.14 (3.02.164)
A1 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|0) 50060B00001CCD94 1.16 (3.02.165)
A2 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|1) 50060B00001CCD96 1.16 (3.02.165)
A0 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(2|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B0000265042 1.14 (3.02.164)
Writing efi driver image to flash from file ql2312ef116.bin...
Old revision 1.14, New revision 1.16
File size 0000B800
Flash part Am29LV040
Moving Image 2 down...
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Moving Image 1 down...
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Writing new image...
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Writing new image...
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Image write complete.
A0 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|1) 50060B00001CCD96 1.16 (3.02.164)
Writing risc image to flash from file ql2312fw302165.bin...
Old revision 3.02.164, New revision 3.02.165
File size 00011000
Flash part Am29LV040
Moving Image 2 down...
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Writing new image...
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Writing new image...
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Image write complete.
fs0:\> reset
2. Example to update EFI driver on all adapters in batch mode.
Follow the same steps with the risc_fw_update option for RISC firmware update.
fs0:\> efiutil all efi_write=ql2312ef116.bin
Fibre Channel Card Efi Utility 1.08 (11/10/2003)
3 Fibre Channel Adapters found:
A0 Acpi(000222F0,200)/Pci(1|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B00001EE050 1.14 (3.02.164)
A1 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|0) 50060B00001CCD94 1.14 (3.02.165)
A2 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(1|1) 50060B00001CCD96 1.14 (3.02.165)
A0 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(2|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B0000265042 1.14 (3.02.164)
Writing efi driver image to flash from file ql2312ef116.bin...
Old revision 1.14, New revision 1.16
File size 0000B800
Flash part Am29LV040
Moving Image 2 down...
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Moving Image 1 down...
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Writing new image...
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Writing new image...
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Image write complete.
A1 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(2|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B0000265042 1.14 (3.02.165)
Writing efi driver image to flash from file ql2312ef116.bin...
Old revision 1.14, New revision 1.16
File size 0000B800
Flash part Am29LV040
Moving Image 2 down...
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Moving Image 1 down...
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Writing new image...
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Writing new image...
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Image write complete.
A2 Acpi(000222F0,400)/Pci(2|0)/Pci(4|0) 50060B0000265042 1.14 (3.02.165)
Writing efi driver image to flash from file ql2312ef116.bin...
Old revision 1.14, New revision 1.16
File size 0000B800
Flash part Am29LV040
Moving Image 2 down...
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Moving Image 1 down...
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Writing new image...
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Writing new image...
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Image write complete.
fs0:\> reset
Additional Notes
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a. When specifying an adapter number or a filename in batch mode,
efiutil requires the absence of spaces on either side of the
equal (=) sign for syntactic reasons; for example:
fs0:\> efiutil adapter=0 efi_write=driver.bin
b. Do not redirect the output of efiutil, drvcfg or drvdiag. Redirecting
console output may cause failures. Output redirection is done with
the '>' character (e.g.: ls > dirlist.txt).
Diagnostic Tools
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There is an embedded diagnostic protocol in the EFI driver which can be used
to test the Host Bus Adapter and the Fibre channel link.
There are three levels of diagnostics available:
1. Standard -
This level performs a mailbox test on the adapter registers followed by a loopback
test at the 10-bit interface. At the end of the test, a disconnect/connect sequence
is done to restart the adapter. See additional notes above.
2. Extended -
This level performs a mailbox test on the adapter registers followed by loopback
tests at the both the 10-bit interface and the 1-bit interface. A memory test
is also performed. At the end of the test, a disconnect/connect sequence is
done to restart the adapter. See additional notes above.
3. Manufacturing -
This level provides an interactive mode for the user to run various diagnostic
operations. The following operations are available:
-Show Adapter Connection Mode
-Set Loopback Test Point
-Set Loopback Test Iteration Count
-Run Loopback Test
-Run Mailbox Test
-Show Adapter Path
-Run POST (Power On Self Test)
See additional notes above.
Please refer to the eficfg.pdf file for complete details on running the diagnostic protocol.
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.