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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
To execute disaster recovery procedures
To execute disaster recovery procedures
CAUTION: Read this section carefully before you attempt to reinstall the operating
system from the CD-ROM using this procedure. Everything on the hard
drive will be overwritten, including user configuration, data files, and
license passwords. To save your system’s license information, as well as
other system settings, refer to page 13. To reload, refer to page 15.
A batch process is used to autoload the software and then reboot the
instrument. The batch process waits for only a s hort time-out period for user
interaction to abort the process. Otherwise, the hard drive w ill be initialized,
the operating system will be uploaded, and the instrument will reboot.
The reinstallation process takes approximate ly one hour depending on the
speed of the attached CD-ROM.
1If you have a 16702B, you will need to connect a keyboard to your
system in order to execute these procedures.
2If required, follow the steps on page 13 to create a backup file of your
system settings and license passwords.
3Insert the CD-ROM containing the instrument operating software into
the CD-ROM drive. Allow a couple of moments for the media to settle
after inserting the media.
4If the LAN cable is connected, disconnect it from the instrument.
5If needed, turn on the system and initiate the monitor selection mode.
Follow the instructions beginning with step one on page 19 if you have
a 16700B or page 21 if you have a 16702B. Otherwise, proceed to the
next step.
6Turn on the instrument and repeatedly press the [ESC] key on the
keyboard to terminate the boot process. When the boot process is
terminated, a prompt will be displayed.
Main Menu: Enter command >
aPress: <Enter>
bType: SEA <Enter>
The instrument will search for all viable boot devices on the bus, including the