Rom Flash; Remote Rom Flash; Hpqflash; Failsafe Boot Block Rom - HP Xw9300 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

ROM Flash

The workstation comes with a programmable flash read-only memory (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. If 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.
CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password
prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. System Software Manager allows the system administrator to set
the setup password on one or more PCs simultaneously. For more information, visit
go/ssm.
CAUTION: The boot block jumper at E14 MUST NOT be installed during a ROM flash operation unless
specified by HP. Normally, the boot block jumper is completely removed or installed only on E14 pin 2.
Installing the boot block jumper enables changing the boot block and defeats the FailSafe Boot Block
ROM protection.

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. Enabling the system administrator to perform
this task remotely on multiple workstations and personal computers results 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 to take advantage of Remote ROM Flash.
For more information on Remote ROM Flash, see the HP Client Manager Software or System Software
Manager 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, visit
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 turned on.
• 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.
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