Date:  September 22, l986 
Number:  152 

Title:  IBM PC Compatibility with Remote Reset Boot EPROMs 

 
 Prior to Advanced NetWare version 2.0, the Remote System Reset 
feature was only supported on IBM brand PC workstations.  Because 
of some changes that were made to the code in the Advanced 
NetWare Remote Reset Boot EPROMs versions 2.0 and above, some IBM 
PC compatible machines can now be used as workstations with the 
Remote System Reset feature. 
 
 The ROM BIOS requirements for the Remote System Reset feature in 
IBM PC compatibles are as follows: 
 
1. When the PC is powered up, the BIOS must search the User ROM 
Address Area.  If a User ROM is found, the BIOS then must make a 
subroutine call on the User ROM (CS:03).  A return to the BIOS 
will be made from the User ROM.  See the IBM Technical Reference 
Manual for a detailed description of the User ROM area and 
specifications. 
 
2. After the BIOS finishes all its initialization and its 
diagnostics, it must execute an INT 19h instruction (Boot Strap 
Loader). 
 
 For information concerning your ROM BIOS, contact your PC 
supplier/manufacturer to confirm whether your PC supports these 
features. 
 
 Limited testing at Novell indicates that the Compaq PC 
portables, the Sperry PC, the Santa Clara PC terminal, and the PC 
Solutions PC will work with Advanced NetWare Remote Reset Boot 
EPROMs versions 2.0 and above.