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Configuring the BIOS Settings

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Installing and Configuring the HBA and Driver

c. At the DOS prompt, format the diskette:

format /s a:

d. At the DOS prompt, change (cd) to the directory in which you

saved the zipped file, then extract the file to the diskette.

The QLogic HBA(s) must be installed in the host before proceeding.

3. Insert the BIOS upgrade installation diskette into the diskette

drive.

4. Reboot the host.

5. After the host has rebooted, a DOS prompt appears. Type

flasutil /L /F and press ENTER.

The HBA BIOS upgrade might take a few minutes.

6. After the upgrade is complete, remove the diskette and reboot the

host. During startup, the QLogic banner should display the

required BIOS version listed under Verifying the Correct BIOS

Version on page 2-6.

Manually Setting the

QLA23xx Data Rate

The EMC default setting for the data rate on the QLA23xx HBAs is

Auto Select mode. If necessary, the mode may be set manually to

1GB, 2GB, or Auto Select mode.

For any device connected to the HBA, set the device data rate (if

applicable) before setting the HBA data rate.

For every QLA23xx HBA on which you want to manually set the

HBA data rate, follow these steps:

1. Boot the host.

When the QLogic banner appears, press

CTRL-Q to enter Fast!Util.

2. Select Configuration Settings from the Fast!Util Options menu.

3. Select Adapter Settings from the Configuration Settings menu.

4. Select the Data Rate setting and press

ENTER.

5. Select the appropriate speed for the device to which the QLA23xx

HBA connects. EMC recommends using the default setting of

Option 2, Auto Select.

6. Press

ESC to return to the Fast!Util Options menu.

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