Cisco Systems DVD-ROM manual Replacing the CPU and Updating the License Keys

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

If the server does not boot up (you cannot get into the Setup mode on the monitor), contact Cisco TAC as described in the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page 18 before you proceed to the “Replacing the CPU and Updating the License Keys” section on page 12.

Step 5 In Setup mode, press the right arrow to choose the Advanced menu.

Step 6 By using the Down arrow, choose IDE Configuration and press Enter.

Step 7 Verify that the Local Bus IDE field is set to Both, as shown in Figure 12. To exit, press ESC.

Note Do not save when you are prompted.

Figure 12 IDE Configuration Screen

Should be set to“Both”

Step 8 If the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 comes up after exiting the BIOS, proceed to the “Installing the DVD-ROM Drive into the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112” section on page 7.

or

If the server does not come up after exiting the BIOS, contact Cisco TAC as described in the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page 18 before you proceed to the “Replacing the CPU and Updating the License Keys” section on page 12.

Replacing the CPU and Updating the License Keys

To replace the CPU and update the license keys, perform the following steps:

 

 

 

Step 1

Obtain new license keys by contacting Cisco TAC.

 

 

 

Step 2

Verify that the power is off on the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 and your laptop is connected to the service

 

 

 

 

port on the front of the server with the null-modem cable.

 

 

 

Step 3

Remove the old CPU card and replace it with the new CPU card.

 

 

 

Step 4

Place the old CPU card in the anti-static bag from which you removed the new CPU card.

 

 

 

Step 5

Power up the server.

 

 

 

Step 6

Log in as a technician.

 

 

 

Step 7

Check for alarms.

 

 

 

Step 8

Verify that there is a modem line connected to the server.

 

 

 

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Contents Contents AudienceScope Required Hardware and SoftwareRequired Hardware and Software Recommended HardwareRequired Tools and Equipment Saving the License KeysPowering Down the Cisco MeetingPlace Removing the Tape Drive from the Cisco MeetingPlacePower Cable Scsi Cable Disconnect the connector at PWR1Power Cable Connector Power Cable Connector on Top Disk DriveInstalling the DVD-ROM Drive into the Cisco MeetingPlace Captive Screws on the Drive BayPidea Receptacle Pidea ReceptacleUpgrading the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 Bios Bios Setup Utility Main ScreenKey combination to choose Diskette Drive Troubleshooting Bios Upgrade Failure Verifying the Bios UpgradeBios Revision What to Do NextReplacing the CPU and Updating the License Keys Verify that there is a modem line connected to the serverInstalling the DVD-ROM Drive Software Installing the DVD-ROM Software ExamplePassed Additional References Recording Conferences with a Cisco MeetingPlace SystemVerifying Cisco MeetingPlace Gateway Functionality Obtaining Documentation Cisco.comDocumentation DVD Ordering DocumentationReporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Documentation FeedbackCisco Product Security Overview Submitting a Service Request Obtaining Technical AssistanceCisco Technical Support Website Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and InformationObtaining Additional Publications and Information

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