Desktop Management
3.4.2 HPQ Flash
Use the HPQFlash utility to locally update or restore the system ROM in individual PCs through
a Windows environment. For more information on HPQFlash, refer to the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager at http://www.hp.com/support/files.
3.4.3 FailSafe Boot Block ROM
The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for system recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure, for example, if a power failure occurs during a ROM upgrade. The Boot Block is a
■If the system ROM is valid, the system starts normally.
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■If the system ROM fails the validation check, the FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support to start the system from a ROMPaq diskette, which programs the system ROM with a valid image.
Some models also support recovery from a ROMPaq CD.
When the bootblock detects an invalid system ROM, the System Power LED blinks RED eight times, one every second, followed by a
The beeps continue through five cycles of eight simultaneous beeps and stop; however, the LED continues blinking until the issue is resolved.
To recover the system after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps:
1.If there is a diskette or a CD in the computer, remove the media and turn off the power.
2.Insert a ROMPaq diskette, bootable drive key, or CD.
3.Turn on power to the system.
4.If no ROMPaq diskette is found, you must insert one and restart the computer.
3.4.4 Replicating Your Setup
To replicate or copy one setup configuration to other computers of the same model, HP has
provided a
Web site, enter the name of your computer when prompted.
Creating a Bootable Device
Supported USB Flash Media Device
Supported devices, such as an HP Drive Key, have a
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