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Preparing for system recovery
Preparing for system recovery
If your system files are corrupted, you may not be able to start the server from the hard
drive. Startup diskettes are diskettes that let you start the server and attempt to fix the
problem. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on
creating startup diskettes.
Some operating systems also let you create an emergency repair diskette to back up critical
operating system files. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for
instructions on using an emergency repair diskette.
Recording the BIOS configuration
To help keep track of your custom changes to BIOS settings and to prepare for system
recovery, you should record your BIOS configuration after you have your server set up and
working.
To record your BIOS configuration:
1
Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.
2
Restart your server, then press any key when the Gateway logo screen appears during
startup. The System Options menu opens.
3
Select BIOS Setup utility , then press E NTER . The BIOS Setup utility opens.
4
Record the BIOS settings on your printout.
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