overwritten. This is important to ensure the operating integrity of the workstation. Should you need or
want to upgrade the ROM, you can:
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Order an upgraded ROMPaq diskette from HP.
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Download the latest ROMPaq images from HP driver and support page,
http://www.hp.com/
support/files.
NOTE: For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password
prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. System Software Manager enables you to set the setup
password on one or more PCs simultaneously. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/ssm
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, resulting 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, or turned on through Remote Wakeup, to use Remote ROM Flash.
For more information on Remote ROM Flash, see the HP Client Manager Software or System Software
Manager sections 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, see
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 connected.
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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 will program the system ROM with a valid image.
NOTE: Some models also support recovery from a ROMPaq CD. ISO ROMPaq images are included
with selected models in the downloadable ROM Softpaqs.
When the boot block detects an invalid system ROM, the System Power LED blinks red eight times,
one every second, followed by a two-second pause. Also, eight simultaneous beeps will be heard. A
Boot Block recovery mode message is displayed on the screen (some models).
To recover the system after it enters Boot Block recovery mode:
1. If there is a diskette in the diskette drive or a CD in the CD drive, remove the diskette and CD and
power off the system.
2. Insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or, if permitted on this workstation, insert a
ROMPaq CD into the CD drive. USB media such as an HP DriveKey can also be used.
3. Power on the workstation.
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