Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series - Manual (Page 58)

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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.
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The digitally-signed ROM functionality is only available
with Microsoft Windows 95 or Release 2 of Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0.
Remote ROM Flash is performed in two stages:
1. System administrator uses the Remote Management Setup
software on a centralized management console to prepare a
Deskpro ROMPaq file.
2. System administrator uses a PC LAN management product,
such as Microsoft SMS, Intel LANDesk Manager, or
Symantec Norton Administrator for Networks, to distribute
and execute the file over the network to remote Deskpros.
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The Deskpro 2000 must be powered on to take advantage
of Remote ROM Flash.
Use of Remote ROM Flash requires an established setup
password.
For more information on enabling Remote ROM Flash, refer to
the online Remote Management Administrator’s Guide.