Patch Name: PF_C7120023 Patch Description: HP 9000 Model 712 revision 2.3 firmware patch PF_C71220023: Fixes problem with recognition of some teleshare cards (A4012AA). PF_C71200022: The following fixes/changes/enhancements will be found in this release: * More reliable LAN operation. PF_C7120020: The following changes were made to support the 712/100 in Rev. 1.7. This patch was not previously released since it was specific to a new product: * Use of 100 mhz processor speed. * Additional 2 simm slot support for 712/100. Revision 1.9 specific changes are: * Added support for 3270 keyboard Revision 2.0 specific changes are: * Repaired LAN booting problems for busy networks * Counting ARP retries correctly on recoverable errors * Set default timeout * Streamlined boot process so that stable store values are not affected when booting from LAN LAN addresses do not need to be re-entered when updating firmware Paths are retained PF_C7120016: The primary purpose for this patch is to provide 10.0 HP-UX functionality to boot across a gateway. Other changes include: * Add support for monochrome; fix VESA * Allow 2GBYTE ISL BOOT * Exabyte 8mm BOOT * Graphics keyboard "ESCAPE" from RS-232 to graphics console. (Pressing the escape key on the graphics keyboard returns console to the default graphics console.) * Additional delay to allow slow disks to autoboot. Path Name: /firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_C7120023 Creation Date: 96/03/28 SR: None sum(1) Output: 60325 1386 C7120023.frm Hardware Dependencies: HP 9000 Model 712 Supersedes: PF_C7120016 PF_C7120020 PF_C7120022 Installation Instructions: Please review all instructions and the Hewlett-Packard Support Line User Guide or your Hewlett-Packard support terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and, limitation of liability and warranties, before installing this patch. Read all of these instructions before proceeding with the update. Printing these instructions will be helpful. Commands to be executed will be inside < > ie: Keys to be pressed will be inside [ ] ie: [return] * * * * * * SIDE AFFECTS FROM UPDATING YOUR FIRMWARE * * * * * * * None * * * * * * * * CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE * * * * * * * * Step 1. Verify the checksum of the file ".frm" using the "sum" command. Results of the command should be equal to the "sum" value as documented in the header of this document. Step 2. Use the "dd" command to copy the file "C7120023.frm" to tape, as follows: dd if=C7120023.frm of=/dev/rmt/0m bs=2k ^^^^^^^^^^^ (device path dependent) NOTE: Blocksize (bs) must be = 2k * * * * * * * IDENTIFY CURRENT VERSION OF FIRMWARE * * * * * * * Prior to performing the firmware update, verify the current version of your firmware, using the following steps: Step 1. Re-boot your system and do the following: A. Interrupt the boot process and from the BOOT ADMIN prompt, type and press [return]. B. Identify your firmware revision. The last 2 digits in the patch name indicate the revision. In this case, 2.2 is the revision. If the revision on your system is equal to or higher than 2.2, do not proceed with the update. * * * * * * * * * * FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE * * * * * * * * * * Step 1: Install the tape you have just created into your tape drive. Step 2. Shutdown your system via the power switch and power back on, or execute the reboot command resetting your system. Step 3. When the display reads "Searching for a system to boot" press [escape]. At the BOOT ADMIN prompt, type and press [enter] or [return] to identify the tape device path. Step 4. Boot from the appropriate boot path. (You must boot from the device that contains the firmware update tape.) NOTE: This process is automatic and requires no interaction until directed to do so. Please do not Interrupt the process. NOTE: The load process will take about 2 minutes. Step 5. A warning message will be issued, followed by "Continue ([y]/n)? Enter and press [enter] or [return] if you wish to continue. Be sure the image on the tape is a newer version than that on your system before proceeding. After several screens go by, you will be informed as to what firmware image is on your system and which image is on the tape. You will be asked if you want to proceed. "Continue ([y]/n)?" If the image on the tape has a higher revision number, Enter and press [enter] or [return] . If no, then enter and press [enter] or [return] . NOTE: FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, THIS PROCESS CANNOT BE INTERRUPTED UNTIL COMPLETION. INTERRUPTING THIS PROCESS WILL CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE. NOTE: DURING THE EXECUTION OF THIS UPDATE, THE FIRMWARE FONTS FILE WILL BE RE-WRITTEN. IF THESE ARE NEW FONTS, YOU WILL NOT SEE ANY TEXT WRITTEN TO THE SCREEN AFTER THE MESSAGE; 1st rom done!! You will see 2 carriage returns and 2 line feeds and then the display will remain the same. In about 20 seconds the system will automatically re-boot. If it doesn't, the update has failed. Attempt to run the update again from Step 2. If it still fails, or you cannot get to the boot admin prompt, call your HP Service Representative. The system will continue the normal boot process from the default primary path. * * * * * * END OF UPDATE * * * * * *