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Release Notes for N8190-131 Fire Channel controller(2Ch) firmware update module
(Firmware: 272a2)
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Software name : N8190-131 Fibre Channel controller(2Ch) firmware update module
Registered name : FC131EFR20.EXE
Models : N8190-131
Users : See below [Users whose system needs to be updated].
Type of software : Option card firmware
Type of file : Self-extracting
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[ About the software ]
This firmware (272a2) update modules (hereinafter called "this software") are
programmed allow the N8190-131 Fibre Channel controller(2Ch) systems to support
Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008.
Notes: Incorrect update operations may cause a system start failure. Read this
explanation thoroughly, until fully understanding the correct system update
procedures. If an unexpected problem arises (e.g., power failure, lightning,
shutdown, or noise) during the data rewrite process, a system malfunction or the
power supply loss may occur, resulting in equipment damaged, which may cause the
equipment to fail or operate incorrectly. In such a case, repair expenses may be
charged to the customer.
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[ Users whose system needs to be updated ]
Fibre Channel controllers firmware versions which fit the descriptions below will
require updating.
- Fibre Channel controllers
N8190-131
- Firmware versions
Firmware: ZS2.50A6
Notes: If the firmware versions of the Fibre Channel controllers are later than
the above stated versions, the Fibre Channel controllers do not require firmware
updating. Functions equivalent to those of these firmware updates will have
already been applied.
- How to confirm your Fibre Channel controller firmware version:
(1) Power on the system which the Fibre Channel controllers are installed in.
(2) When the following message appears, press the <Alt> and <e> key to start the
BIOS Menu.
Press <Alt E> To Go To EMULEX BIOS Utility
Press <s> To Skip EMULEX BIOS
(If the message has not been displayed, you need to enable the extended ROM
of PCI slot which the Fibre Channel controller installed and disable the
extended ROM such as on board SCSI or on board LAN temporarily. Refer to the
User's Guide for how to enable or disable the extended ROM.)
(3) In the BIOS menu, installed Fibre Channel controllers are listed, and then
enter the number of the "LPe11002-M4"
(4) The property of the Fibre Channel controller with the entered number is
displayed, and then confirm the Firmware Version which is displayed in upper
right of the BIOS menu.
(5) Press <ESC> key to return to the top menu and select and confirm the next
"LPe11002-M4" Firmware Version in the same way.
(6) After confirmation of the software versions, press <x> key and reboot the
system.
(If in step () you changed the extended ROM setting, you should return to
the former setting.)
Please read the following User License Agreement ("Agreement") carefully. If
you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you shall not
download the Software. Downloading the Software indicates your acceptance of
the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
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[ User License Agreement ]
NEC Corporation ("NEC") grants you the right to use the Software under the
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[ Firmware update procedure ]
Perform the following steps to extract the Software and update your Fibre Channel
controller firmware.
- How to extract:
(1) Download FC131EFR20.EXE a desired directory. (for example, "C:¥TEMP" folder)
(2) Click the [Start] button, and then click [Run...].
(3) Enter "C:¥TEMP¥FC131EFR20.EXE" in the "Open" field, and then click the [OK].
You will be prompted to select a folder to store the extracted files.
The Software and its installation procedures ("readme.txt") will be
extracted to that specified folder.
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[ Trademarks and copyright ]
The copyrights for this software is held by NEC and/or 3rd party which developed
the licensed software.
* Microsoft and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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countries.
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