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Updating the Firmware Through DOS Using the 3ware Bootable CD
The 3ware CD can function as a bootable DOS firmware update program that will work for most PC-based systems.
To update the firmware through DOS

1 | Start your computer with the 3ware CD in your CD-ROM drive and the BIOS set to boot from CD-ROM.

2 | At the Welcome screen type: firmware

3 | At the next screen select the controller type to upgrade by typing the ID number (1,2...) next to the name of the controller or Q, to quit. For example:

1 - 9750
2 - 9690
(You can only install one controller at a time, you will need to repeat this procedure for each controller.)
The update program is loaded.

4 | To continue, type:

y

5 | If multiple controller cards are installed, select the ID number of the card to upgrade, otherwise continue to next step. You must select the same controller type selected in step 3, otherwise the upgrade will fail.

The update program lists the version of your present firmware.

6 | To continue, type:

y
The program checks that the update program version of the firmware is compatible. If it is, it begins installing the firmware. This will take 1 to 3 minutes. Do not power off your computer until the firmware finishes updating.

7 | If multiple controllers are being installed, repeat steps 3-5 for the next controller.

8 | Type q to quit, remove the bootable CD and reboot your system.

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