**** APPLICABLE ONLY TO 8300 Series Adapters ****

              Read1st for Cavium Flash Image Package
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This read1st.txt file provides the basic information required for updating the contents of the flash on the Cavium adapter using automated procedures. For more detailed information on using the flashing utilities, please refer to the appropriate subdirectory.

1. Contents Of Flash Package
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 The files contained in this Flash image package are zipped into a file that 
 will expand to provide the following versions for the 8300 Series Adapters.

 *  Flash Image Version 3.60.30

     HLD36030.BIN contains:

     - FCoE BIOS (PCIe 3.0) 3.43
     - FCoE EFI v6.20 Signed
     - FCoE FCode v4.15
     - PXE 3.0.4.3
     - NIC FCode v3.0.0.4
     - NIC EFI 3.4.03
     - FC BIOS (PCIe 3.0) 3.43
     - FC EFI   v6.20 Signed
     - FC FCode v4.15 
     - FC FCode v4.15  (Virtual DID:0x2431)
     - CRBinit (B0) v5.8.9
     - Pegtune      v5.08.12
     - Bootloader   v5.08.06
     - NIC  Firmware v5.08.18
     - FCoE Firmware v8.08.01
     - FC   Firmware v8.08.04
     
 * QLflash     version 4.1.0.9
 * EFlash      version 1.16


2. Flash Image Update Method
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Install latest driver and QCC CLI  
Use QCC CLI to update the flash (HLD36030.BIN)
Flash update is in the Adapter Update Section

NOTES:
1. Make sure you have a compatible adapter before flashing using this package.

2. If a PCI Resource Failure occurs, disable the on board NIC through the system BIOS before running update.bat.


	 *** Important Notes regarding QLflash.exe ***

3. It takes about 2-3 minutes to flash one adapter. Please do not interrupt the operation.