IBM RS/6000 7024 E Series, Service Manual

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Remote Mode: The remote mode, when enabled, allows the
system to start from the defined boot device. This mode is
ideal for network servers and other systems that operate
unattended. You
must set a power-on password before you
can enable the remote mode. When the remote mode is set,
the object changes to Remote On.
If you remove the power-on password, the remote mode is
automatically reset, and the object returns to Remote Off.
Selecting Remote On resets the startup mode to the normal
startup sequence.
Firmware: Enables you to update system firmware.
Firmware should be selected only when a change to the
system firmware is needed. A
Firmware Update diskette will be
made available to you when such an update is needed.
Firmware updates take several minutes, and you need a DOS
formatted 1.44MB diskette. The procedure for updating the
firmware is as follows.
Attention: Do not turn off power to your system during this
procedure.
1. Select Tools, and then Firmware.
2. Make a backup copy of the system firmware using a DOS
formatted 1.44MB diskette as prompted. This backup is a
Firmware Recovery Diskette that may be used later to
recover from system problems.
3. When the backup is complete, insert the Firmware Update
diskette. The system firmware will be updated, and the
system will automatically restart upon completion.
Error Log: Enables you to view error log information that is
stored if an error occurs.
Chapter 5. System Management Services
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