ROM Flash

The workstation comes with a programmable flash read-only memory (ROM). By establishing a setup password in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect the ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important to ensure the operating integrity of the workstation. If you need or want to upgrade the ROM, you can:

•Order an upgraded ROMPaq diskette from HP.

•Download the latest ROMPaq images from HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/ support/files.

CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. System Software Manager allows the system administrator to set the setup password on one or more PCs simultaneously. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/ go/ssm.

CAUTION: The boot block jumper at E14 MUST NOT be installed during a ROM flash operation unless specified by HP. Normally, the boot block jumper is completely removed or installed only on E14 pin 2. Installing the boot block jumper enables changing the boot block and defeats the FailSafe Boot Block ROM protection.

Remote ROM Flash

Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP workstations directly from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely on multiple workstations and personal computers results in a consistent deployment of and greater control over HP PC ROM images over the network. It also results in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership.

The workstation must be powered on to take advantage of Remote ROM Flash.

For more information on Remote ROM Flash, see the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html.

HPQFlash

The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system ROM on individual PCs through a Windows operating system.

For more information on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the name of the workstation when prompted.

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 were to occur during a ROM upgrade. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that checks for a valid system ROM flash when power to the system is turned on.

•If the system ROM is valid, the system starts normally.

•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 will program the system ROM with a valid image.

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