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Notes:
1. To create and use a diskette, you must add an optional external diskette drive to
the server before initiating the diagnostic programs.
2. To save the test log to a diskette, you must use a diskette that you have
formatted yourself; this function does not work with preformatted diskettes. If the
diskette has sufficient space for the test log, the diskette can contain other data.
Recovering the BIOS code
If the BIOS code has become damaged, such as from a power failure during an
update, you can recover the BIOS code using the Ctrl+Home keys and a recovery
medium that contains a BIOS image, such as a hard disk drive or an external USB
storage device.
Notes:
1. You can obtain a BIOS recovery image from one of the following sources:
v
Download the BIOS code update from the World Wide Web and use it to
make a recovery medium.
v
Contact your IBM service representative.
2. To create and use a USB BIOS recovery medium, you must add an optional
external USB drive to the server.
To download the BIOS code update from the World Wide Web, complete the
following steps:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support , click System x .
3. Under Popular links , click Software and device drivers .
4. Click System x3610 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.
5. Download the latest BIOS code update.
6. Create the BIOS recovery medium, following the instructions that come with the
update file that you downloaded. Rename the BIOS file on the recovery medium
to
amiboot.rom
.
To recover the BIOS code and restore the server operation to the primary page,
complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords and external cables.
2. Insert the BIOS recovery medium into the external USB storage drive, if
applicable.
3. Restart the server. The power-on self test (POST) starts.
4. Press Ctrl+Home for approximately 2 seconds to begin the recovery process.
When the recovery process is finished, the system automatically restarts and
sounds a beep code.
5. Remove the BIOS recovery medium from the drive.
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