Microsemi Adaptec RAID 6805 Controller Firmware/BIOS 5.3.0 Build 19204

Fixes:

- Fixed an incorrect BIOS default setting.
- Fixed a drive detection problem if only SATA drives are connected.
- Update of the year of copyright.

Installation Instruction:

The controller firmware can be flashed using maxView Storage Manager (MSM) or the flash utility AFU that is included with this download.

AFU Instructions:

- Once the files are extracted please copy the AFU.EXE and .ufi files to a USB device or CD/DVD.
- Shut down the operating system and reboot to DOS from a bootable floppy disk, USB device or CD/DVD. Insert the media with the update files. Run the flash utility program named AFU.EXE included in this download to backup the current BIOS and flash the new BIOS image.   

About Firmware Updates:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device's functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit's overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn't recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it's best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device's firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don't miss a single new release.