Compaq ML370 manual ROMPaq Disaster Recovery, Configuration Switches, Function

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 3-65

ROMPaq Disaster Recovery

The following option should be utilized by any server that does not have a valid ROM image.

IMPORTANT: This operation should be performed on a server with redundant ROM ONLY IF both ROM images have been corrupted. If only one image is corrupted, read the following section, “Redundant ROM Image Recovery,” for complete instructions.

1.Build a fresh ROMPaq diskette, using the latest version for the server involved.

NOTE: If the ROM is corrupted by a ROMPaq interruption, the initial ROMPaq attempt may have affected the contents of the original diskette.

2.Power down the server.

3.Set configuration switches 1, 4, 5, and 6 on the system maintenance switch block to On to enable disaster mode.

	Table 3-24
	Configuration Switches
Switch	Function
1	Disable on-board video
4	Disable diskette drive
5	Disable password
6	Clear NVRAM

4.Insert the ROMPaq diskette. Although you will utilize a normal ROMPaq diskette, this situation will not allow you to save the old image.

5.Power up the server. The keyboard, mouse and monitor are all inactive. The IMD is active, if the server has one.

6.The server makes two long beeps, to indicate that you are in Disaster Recovery Mode, and should insert the ROMPaq diskette. The IMD, if the server has one, displays:

Please insert ROMPaq diskette.

7.The server reads the diskette for the latest ROM image. If the diskette is not in place, the system continues to beep until a valid ROMPaq diskette is inserted.

NOTE: The IMD will display the “Please insert ROMPaq diskette” message even after a valid ROMPaq diskette has been installed – this is normal behavior. The server should stop beeping to indicate that the diskette is a valid ROMPaq diskette.

8.The ROMPaq diskette flashes the system ROM. During this process, the IMD displays:

ROMPaq flashing system ROM.

9.At the successful completion of this process, the IMD displays:

ROMPaq flash successful—Cycle Power.

If the flash is not successful, the IMD displays:

ROMPaq flash failed.