IBM M1015 Flash To IT Mode
1. Create a DOS bootable usb stick.
2. Download this zip file and unzip to root of USB stick.
NOTE: ONLY ONE LSI card in your system at reflash time!
3. Boot the USB Stick.
4. Save original sbr (serial boot rom)
Megarec -readsbr 0 backup.sbr
5. Write clean sbr file to controller.
megarec -writesbr 0 empty.bin
6. Erase controller Flash.
megarec -cleanflash 0
7. Reboot system with USB stick.
8. Reflash controller to IT-mode.
sas2flsh -o -f 2108it.bin -b mptsas2.rom
9. Program SAS address in IT-mode.
sas2flsh -o -sasadd 500605bxxxxxxxxx
where “500605bxxxxxxxxx” SAS address from small green sticker on your card, without “-“.
10. Reboot without the USB stick and enjoy Your new HBA!