Compaq 270680-003 Software Reference Guide for the Compaq Deskpro Family of Pe - Page 44
Using Remote ROM Flash, FailSafe Boot Block ROM
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Using Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the ROM on remote Compaq Deskpro personal computers, directly from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely, on multiple computers, results in a consistent deployment of and greater control over Deskpro ROM images over the network. It also results in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership. Compaq created the Remote ROM Flash capability to be secure and fail-safe. All Deskpro ROMPaq ROM images from Compaq are digitally signed to ensure authenticity and minimize potential corruption. The ROM firmware includes a Boot Block that is protected during the flash process and allows the Deskpro to be restarted, in the unlikely event of an unsuccessful ROM flash. Your computer must be powered on, or turned on through Remote Wakeup, to take advantage of Remote ROM Flash. Use of Remote ROM Flash also requires an established setup password. For more information on enabling Remote ROM Flash, refer to the online Remote Management Administrators Guide. The Remote Management Administrators Guide is included with the Remote Management Administration Tools, and is available on the Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web Site at www.compaq.com. 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 occurs during a ROM upgrade. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that checks to validate the system ROM each time power to the system is turned on. s If the system ROM is valid, the system starts normally. s 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. Software Reference Guide 3-17