Installing the Firmware
Installing the Firmware
Software
Requirements
Version 3.6 of the controller firmware ROM chips can be installed
in a turbo PrintServer 20 printer or a PrintServer 32 printer.
This version is required when:
• Booting from NetWare
• If the current firmware version is older than Version 3.1 and
booting is from one of the following:
– SCO
– SGI
– AIX
– Sequent
– HP-UX
– Pyramid
– Solaris
– UNISYS
Kit Contents
The upgrade kit (order number 4A–LPS2X–FW) contains:
• ROM chips (2)
• Antistatic wrist strap
• This document
Tool
Requirements
The procedure for installing the Version 3.6 controller firmware
requires the following tools:
• Flat surface — for working on the controller board
• Phillips head screwdriver — for loosening and tightening
captive screws
• Flat blade screwdriver — for extracting ROM chips
• Antistatic wrist strap — for preventing damage to electronic
components
Your upgrade kit includes an antistatic wrist strap.
Caution
Take these precautions while performing the installation
procedure:
•
Static electricity can damage electronic components on
the controller board. Use an antistatic wrist strap to
ground yourself to a metal object.
•
Work on a flat surface to keep from bending the
controller board.
•
Be careful not to gouge any components on the
controller board with the screwdriver.
•
Be careful when handling the ROM chips. The pins
bend easily and damage is not covered by warranty.
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