Using the ROM Monitor
This appendix describes the ROM monitor (also called the bootstrap program), which is the firmware
that runs when you power on or restart the Cisco VG224 voice gateway. During normal operation, the
ROM monitor helps to initialize the processor hardware and boot the operating system software. You can
also use the ROM monitor to help you isolate or rule out hardware problems encountered when installing
your router.
This appendix contains the following sections:
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Entering the ROM Monitor Mode
To use the ROM monitor, you must have access to the console port.
For information on connecting the console cable, refer to Quick Start Guide Cisco 2610 Router Cabling
Note
and Setup at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_mod/cis2600/hw_inst/cabling/
2610ja.htm
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Entering the ROM Monitor Mode, page C-1
ROM Monitor Commands, page C-2
ROM Monitor Syntax Conventions, page C-3
Command Descriptions, page C-3
Recovering Boot and System Images, page C-8
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