NETGEAR ReadyDATA 516 Hardware Manual page 13

• Tech support. Boots into a low-level diagnostic mode. Use the tech support boot mode
only when instructed to do so by a NETGEAR technical support representative.
Note: The system's IP address is not displayed on the status display screen
when in Tech Support mode.
• Memory test. Performs a memory test. The pass or fail result is reported on the status
display screen.
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To access the boot menu:
1. Power off your storage system.
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2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button.
3. Press the Power button on the front panel of the system.
The system powers on.
4. Continue to press the Reset button until the status display screen shows a boot menu
message.
The touchpad and OK button are enabled in boot mode.
5. Use the arrows on the touchpad to scroll through boot mode options.
The status display screen shows the current boot mode option.
6. When the status display screen shows the boot mode that you need, press the OK button to
confirm your boot menu selection.
The system boots in the selected boot mode.
ReadyDATA Desktop Storage Systems
Preferred Shutdown
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