Recovering The Bios Code - IBM eserver xSeries 360 8686 User Reference Manual

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Recovering the BIOS code

If the BIOS code has become damaged, such as from a power failure during a flash
update, you can recover the BIOS code using the flash ROM page swap jumper (J56)
and a BIOS flash diskette.
Note: Use one of the following methods to obtain a BIOS flash diskette:
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Function Result
Video monitor Not
applicable
Ethernet Failed
Analog/digital Not
modem applicable
Failed
• Use the ServerGuide program to make a BIOS flash diskette.
• Download a BIOS flash diskette from the World Wide Web at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
• Contact your IBM service representative.
Description
Any message
In PCI-X slot n
(where n is the PCI-X slot
number in which the failing
Ethernet adapter is installed)
On system board
No modem was detected
PCI modem detected but not
enabled
Modem reset failed
No dial tone detected
Action
Refer to the information
that comes with the
monitor.
Replace the Ethernet
adapter in slot n. If the
problem remains, call for
service.
Call for service.
1. Verify that the modem
is properly attached to
the server.
2. If the problem remains,
replace the modem.
If the problem remains, call
for service.
1. Change the
configuration to enable
the modem.
2. If the problem remains,
replace the modem.
If the problem remains, call
for service.
Replace the modem.
If the problem remains, call
for service.
1. Make sure that the
phone line attached to
the modem has a dial
tone. (Connect a
phone to the line and
listen, if necessary.) If
there is no tone, have
the phone line
serviced.
2. If the problem remains,
replace the modem.
If the problem remains, call
for service.