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 flash- protected section of the ROM that checks to validate the system ROM each time power to the system is turned on.
„If the system ROM is valid, the system starts nor
„If the system ROM fails the validation check, the enough support to start the system from a ROMPaq system ROM with a valid image.
Because there is no video or hard drive support fro communicate information. When the Boot Block detect sounds a series of beeps (one long and three short)
To recover the system after hearing the FailSafe Bo
1.Remove any diskettes from the diskette drive an
2.Insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette driv
3.Turn on power to the system.
If a setup password has been established, the Cap
4.Enter the setup password.
If the system successfully starts from the disket the three keyboard“risinglightstone” serieswillof beeps alsoturnsignals onsuccessful. A
completion.