Cisco Systems DVD-ROM Upgrading the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 Bios, Bios Setup Utility Main Screen

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

Upgrading the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 BIOS

Caution During this process, ensure that the power to the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 is not turned off at any time.

To upgrade the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 server BIOS, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Attach the monitor (LILLIPUT) to the Video port on the CPU card of the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112. Step 2 Attach the power cable to the monitor (LILLIPUT) and power source.

Step 3 Attach the keyboard to the Keyboard/Mouse port on the CPU card of the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112. Step 4 Turn on the monitor (LILLIPUT).

Step 5 Plug in the main power cable to the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 and switch the server power to ON. Step 6 To get the log in prompt, press enter a couple of times; then, log in as a technician.

Step 7 At the tech$ prompt, enter restart disable.

The server will start to come up immediately, and you will see “Press F2 to Enter Set Up” on the bottom left side of the monitor (LILLIPUT).

Step 8 To enter setup mode, press F2.

The BIOS Setup Utility appears, as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8 BIOS Setup Utility Main Screen

Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM Upgrade Procedure

 

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Contents Audience ContentsRequired Hardware and Software ScopeRequired Hardware and Software Recommended HardwareSaving 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 Verifying the Bios Upgrade Troubleshooting Bios Upgrade FailureBios Revision What to Do NextVerify 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 Additional References Recording Conferences with a Cisco MeetingPlace SystemVerifying Cisco MeetingPlace Gateway Functionality Cisco.com Obtaining DocumentationDocumentation DVD Ordering DocumentationReporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Documentation FeedbackCisco Product Security Overview Submitting a Service Request Obtaining Technical AssistanceCisco Technical Support Website Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Definitions of Service Request SeverityObtaining Additional Publications and Information

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