Rom Flash; Remote Rom Flash; Hpqflash; Failsafe Boot Block Rom - HP xw4400 Service And Technical Reference Manual

ROM flash

The workstation comes with a programmable flash 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. Should 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,
support/files.
NOTE
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
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.
● 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.
NOTE
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).
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For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup
Some models also support recovery from a ROMPaq CD. ISO ROMPaq images are
http://www.hp.com/support/files
http://www.hp.com/
and enter the name of the
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