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 short time-out period for user interaction to abort the process. Otherwise, the hard drive will be initialized, the operating system will be uploaded, and the instrument will reboot.

The reinstallation process takes approximately 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 >

a Press: <Enter>

b Type: SEA <Enter>

The instrument will search for all viable boot devices on the bus, including the

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Agilent Technologies 16700B manual To execute disaster recovery procedures, Type SEA Enter