HP 3000 Router manual Upgrading the extended segment of the Boot ROM program

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3Com Router 3000 ADSL2+ Family

3. Starting and Maintaining the Router

Installation Guide

Caution:

You cannot restore the Boot ROM program on site if you fail to upgrade the entire Boot ROM program. Therefore, you must not upgrade the entire Boot ROM program unless necessary and with help of engineers.

3.2.2.3Upgrading the extended segment of the Boot ROM program

Step 1: Enter the Boot Menu, and then select <7> to enter the Boot ROM operation sub-menu.

Step 2: Select <2> in the operation sub-menu to upgrade the extended segment of the Boot ROM program using XModem. Several speed options are available for you. The subsequent steps are the same as those described in "3.2.2.1 Upgrading an application program” of this section.

Caution:

This upgrade approach is only used to upgrade a portion of the Boot ROM program, so you can make a second attempt once errors occur.

3.2.3Backing up and Restoring the Extended Segment of the Boot ROM Program

3.2.3.1Backing up the extended segment of the Boot ROM program to the Flash

Follow these steps to back up the extended segment of the Boot ROM:

Step 1: Enter the Boot menu, and then select <7> to enter the Boot ROM operation sub-menu.

Step 2: Select <4> in the sub-menu to copy the current extended segment of the Boot ROM program to the Flash.

If the backup attempt is successful, the following message appears:

Writing to FLASH.Please wait...####

Backuping Boot ROM program to FLASH successed!

Step 3: When the sub-menu appears again, select <5> to exit and reboot the router.

3.2.3.2Restoring the extended segment of the Boot ROM program from the Flash

If faults occur to the extended segment of the Boot ROM or you upgrade it mistakenly, you can restore the extended segment of the Boot ROM from the Flash to the Boot ROM by taking these steps:

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Contents 3Com Router 3000 ADSL2+ Family Installation Guide 3Com Corporation Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752-3064 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Product Overview IntroductionHardware Features of the 3Com Router AppearanceSystem specifications RouterLEDs Interface attributesDescription Console portFast Ethernet FE interface ADSL2+ over Pots interfaceHardware Features of the Router 3Front view of the Router6System specifications of the Router Isdn ACT Isdn Installing the Router Safety PrecautionsPlacing the Router on a Tabletop/Workbench Installing the RouterMounting the Router on a Vertical Surface Connecting the Ground Wire Connecting the Power CordAC-input power supply Connecting the AC-input power cordConnecting the console cable Connecting the Router to a Console TerminalConsole cable Connecting an Ethernet cable Connecting the Router to LANEthernet cable Verifying Installation Setting up a Configuration Environment Connecting the router to a console terminalSetting terminal parameters Starting and Maintaining the Router3Com Router 3000 ADSL2+ Family 5Setting the terminal type Powering on the Router Boot Menu Maintaining the RouterFei0 Upgrading Programs through XModem Upgrading an application programUpgrading the Boot ROM program Upgrading the extended segment of the Boot ROM program Upgrading Application Programs with NET Press Enter as prompted to have the router reboot Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Power SystemTroubleshooting the Configuration System SymptomsRecovering/Replacing a Lost Boot ROM Password
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