BIOS for 2Gb FC HBAs 
                              Release Notes

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Table of Contents

1. Version
2. Changes
3. Bug Fixes 
4. Known Issues
5. Additional Information
6. Trademarks
7. Notices
8. Contacting Support


1. Version

These release notes describe the changes, fixes, known issues,
and release details that apply to BIOS for 2Gb HBAs, version 1.54. 

2. Changes 

The following changes and fixes have been made to the BIOS
between versions 1.52 and 1.54. 

Hardware Support 

N/A 

OS Support 

N/A

Software Components

  * Updated firmware to version 3.03.23.

  * Added code to allow configuring the first drive/LUN when 
    connected to a switch with the BIOS enabled when
    the selectable boot is disabled.

  * Changed code to continue checking for LUNS when TUR   
    returns illegal request status.

  * Added NVRAM option (host_params) to enable support 
    for EV boot order. 

  * Added code to support qlutil.

Industry Standards Compliance 

N/A 


3. Bug Fixes 

The following fixes have been made to the BIOS for 2Gb FC HBAs
between versions 1.52 and 1.54.

  * Fixed bug that checked for ASC=4 and ASCQ =2 after
    TUR instead of ASC=4 and ASCQ =1. 

4. Trademarks 

QLogic, the QLogic logo, QLA, SANbox, SANsurfer, and SANblade
are registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation. 

SANtrack and SAN Express are trademarks of QLogic Corporation. 

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners. 


7. Notices 

Information furnished in this document is believed to be 
accurate and reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no 
responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of patents 
or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. 
QLogic Corporation reserves the right to change product 
specifications at any time without notice. Applications described 
in this document for any of these products are only for 
illustrative purposes. QLogic Corporation makes no representation
nor warranty that such applications are suitable for the 
specified use without further testing or modification. QLogic 
Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may 
appear in this document. 


8. Contacting Support 

Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or 
QLogic Technical Support at any phase of integration for 
assistance. QLogic Technical Support can be reached by the 
following methods: 

Web: http://support.qlogic.com 

North America Contact Information 

 Email: support@qlogic.com 

 Phone: (952) 932-4040 

Support contact information for other regions of the world is 
available at the QLogic website: http://support.qlogic.com 


© Copyright 2007. All rights reserved worldwide. QLogic, the 
QLogic logo, and the Powered by QLogic logo are registered 
trademarks of QLogic Corporation. All other brand and product 
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective owners.