Recovering The Bios Code - IBM 8686 - Eserver xSeries 360 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Recovering the BIOS code

If the BIOS 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:
The flash memory of the server consists of a primary page and a backup page. The
J56 jumper controls which page is used to start the server. If the BIOS code in the
primary page is damaged, you can use the backup page to start the server; then,
start the BIOS flash diskette to restore the BIOS code to the primary page.
Complete the following steps to recover the BIOS:
10. When prompted as to whether you want to change the serial number, ensure
11. When prompted as to whether you want to change the machine type, ensure
12. Attention:
13. Turn off the server.
14. Move the jumper on J56 to pins 1 and 2 to return to normal startup mode.
15. Replace the cover and start the server.
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v Use the ServerGuide program to make a BIOS flash diskette.
v Download a BIOS flash diskette from the World Wide Web at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
external cables; then, remove the cover.
2. Locate jumper J56 (flash ROM page swap) on the system board. See "System
board locations" on page 65 for an illustration of the system board jumper
locations.
3. Move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 to enable BIOS recovery mode.
4. Reconnect all external cables and power cords and turn on the peripheral
devices.
5. Insert the BIOS flash diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. The
system begins the power-on self-test (POST).
6. The Flash Update Utility program displays the Flash Update Menu. Select 1 -
Update POST/BIOS.
7. When prompted as to whether you want to move the current POST/BIOS
image to the backup ROM location, press N.
Attention: If you press Y, the damaged BIOS will be copied into the
secondary page.
8. When prompted as to whether you want to save the current code to a diskette,
press N.
9. When prompted to choose a language, select a language (from 0 to 7) and
press Enter to accept your choice.
that the correct serial number appears.
that the correct machine type appears.
Do not restart the server at this time.
Remove the flash diskette from the diskette drive.