Software tools and solutions 84
System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility
The Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility for ProLiant servers is available as a SoftPaq download from
the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The Enhanced SoftPaq download contains utilities to restore
or upgrade the System ROM on ProLiant servers:
• ROMPaq Diskette
A Windows-based utility to create a bootable 1.44-MB diskette that can be used to restore or update
the System ROM locally.
• ROMPaq USB Key
A Windows-based utility to partition, format, and copy files locally to a USB flash media device, such
as an HP drive key.
• ROMPaq USB Key diskette format
A Windows-based utility to partition, format, and copy files locally to a USB flash media device, such
as an HP drive key. The formatted USB key simulates a diskette in capacity and is usable on the
following servers:
o Servers that exhibit an Unsupported processor state ("Unsupported Processor Detected System will
ONLY boot ROMPAQ Utility. System Halted." on page 125)
o Servers that support the Disaster Recovery feature ("Disaster recovery support" on page 82)
For additional information, see the documentation contained in the Enhanced SoftPaq.
HP Smart Update Manager deployment
The HP Smart Update Manager utility is available from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD and
others can be downloaded free-of-charge from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
For more information, see "HP Smart Update Manager (on page 79)."
Offline deployment
To deploy components in an offline manner:
1. Boot the server from the Firmware Maintenance CD or a USB drive key.
2. At the prompt, select a language and keyboard.
3. Click Continue.
4. Read the End-User License Agreement. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click Agree to
continue. The Firmware Maintenance CD interface is displayed.
5. Click the Firmware Update tab.
6. Click Install Firmware. The HP Smart Update Manager is initiated.
7. Select and install the desired components. For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware
Maintenance CD User Guide on the Firmware Maintenance CD.
Online deployment
To deploy components in an online manner:
1. Insert the Firmware Maintenance CD or USB drive key.
o If you use the Firmware Maintenance CD, the Firmware Maintenance CD interface opens
automatically.
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