Cisco Systems DVD-ROM manual Troubleshooting Bios Upgrade Failure, What to Do Next, Bios Revision

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How to Upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM

Step 16 During the server reboot, watch for the BIOS revision SMM5370LATUDE BIOS 1.0EA02 on the monitor (LILLIPUT), as shown in Figure 11. This revision appears for approximately 8 seconds and verifies that the BIOS was upgraded.

Figure 11 BIOS Revision

BIOS Revision

Step 17 Remove the BIOS disk from the floppy disk drive.

Step 18 Disconnect the monitor (LILLIPUT) and the keyboard from the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 and disconnect the power cable to the monitor and power source.

What to Do Next

If the BIOS upgrade fails and the CPU is not functional (Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 does not reboot), proceed to the “Troubleshooting BIOS Upgrade Failure” section on page 11.

If the BIOS upgrade is successful and the server reboots, proceed to “Installing the DVD-ROM Drive Software” section on page 13.

Troubleshooting BIOS Upgrade Failure

Caution Only use the procedures in this section if the BIOS upgrade fails and the server does not reboot.

1.Verifying the BIOS Upgrade

2.Replacing the CPU and Updating the License Keys

Verifying the BIOS Upgrade

Step 1 Manually power down the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112.

Step 2 Reconnect the monitor (LILLIPUT) and keyboard to the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112.

Step 3 After the fans have stopped, wait 30 seconds; then, turn on power to the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112.

Step 4 When the server begins booting up, press F2 on the monitor (LILLIPUT) to enter setup mode.

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Contents Audience ContentsRecommended Hardware ScopeRequired Hardware and Software Required Hardware and SoftwareSaving the License Keys Required Tools and EquipmentRemoving the Tape Drive from the Cisco MeetingPlace Powering Down the Cisco MeetingPlaceDisconnect the connector at PWR1 Power Cable Scsi CablePower Cable Connector on Top Disk Drive Power Cable ConnectorCaptive Screws on the Drive Bay Installing the DVD-ROM Drive into the Cisco MeetingPlacePidea Receptacle Pidea ReceptacleBios Setup Utility Main Screen Upgrading the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 BiosKey combination to choose Diskette Drive What to Do Next Troubleshooting Bios Upgrade FailureVerifying the Bios Upgrade Bios RevisionVerify that there is a modem line connected to the server Replacing the CPU and Updating the License KeysInstalling the DVD-ROM Software Example Installing the DVD-ROM Drive SoftwarePassed Verifying Cisco MeetingPlace Gateway Functionality Additional ReferencesRecording Conferences with a Cisco MeetingPlace System Ordering Documentation Obtaining DocumentationCisco.com Documentation DVDCisco Product Security Overview Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsDocumentation Feedback Cisco Technical Support Website Submitting a Service RequestObtaining Technical Assistance Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Definitions of Service Request SeverityObtaining Additional Publications and Information

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