IBM 6862 User Guide - Page 77

will run only if you first perform a cold startup (the computer is turned off and then turned on). If your computer is connected to a network, the system programs can be updated remotely using network-management software, such as IBM LANClient Control Manager. See "Remote administration" on page 52 for more information. Important Information - flash ROM recovery procedure If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated, your computer might not restart (reboot) correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure to recover: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Refer to Installing Options in Your Personal Computer for safety information and the cover removal procedure. 3. Locate the row of eight switches on the system board. See the label on the underside of the computer cover for an illustration of the switches. The ROM recovery jumper is switch number 5. 4. To enable ROM recovery, turn on the switch (ROM recovery mode). 5. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) diskette into drive A. 6. Turn on the computer and follow the instructions on the monitor for flash update. 7. After the update session completes, turn off the computer and remove the diskette from drive A. 8. Move the switch to the off position (normal ROM operation). 9. Install the cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 10. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 4. Operating your computer 59