ROM Operation Mode Switch Setting

•  Read Safety Information
•  Power-off the server and all other connected devices.
•  Disconnect all external cables attached to the server, then, remove the server cover.
•  Create a Flash Utility Diskette  , see Remote Administration.

Note:

If you have not already done so, go to

http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

on the World Wide Web and download the appropriate flash update program. Review the applicable README files, and use this information to create a Flash Utility Diskette .
Perform the POST/BIOS (flash) update procedure (see Remote Administration for additional information).

1.  Locate the configuration switches
   •  for Netfinity 1000 system board
   •  for Netfinity 3000 system board.

2.  To set the ROM operation mode to the appropriate value, set switch 5 to
   •  OFF for Normal ROM Operation
   •  ON for ROM Recovery Mode

    It might be helpful to use the end of a small screwdriver to set the switch.

     If you change the settings for the wrong switches, you might seriously damage server components or options.

3.  Move switch 5 to the ON position.
4.  Insert the Flash Utility Diskette  (POST/BIOS update) into drive A.
5.  Power-on the server.
6.  After the update session completes. Power-off the server and remove the diskette from drive A.
7.  Move switch 5 back to the OFF position.
8.  Reinstall the cover and reconnect any cables that you disconnected.
9.  Power-on the server to restart the operating system.
10.  After changing configuration switch settings, you must reconfigure the server. After reassembling the server (see Completing the Installation),  use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to reconfigure the server. For more information, see Configuration/Setup Utility Program Menus.

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