how to reset to factory defaults from rommon......

[toddyboman]

I have a asa 5505......and in the process of upgrading I have messed things up........

When I connect to the 5505 through the console cable/port I am have to break the boot and go into a rommon #0>......so from here how to I simple reset the box to the factory defaults and start over???

Thanks.

[Jennifer Halim]

You can perform the upgrade/downgrade from rommon mode, and here is the procedure for your reference:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa80/configuration/guide/trouble.html#wp1064632

Hope that helps.

[toddyboman]

Sounds good.....what commands can show me what is saved on my flash so i can input the proper file name.....

[Jennifer Halim]

Good question, try "dir", otherwise, feel free to upload a new copy of the software via TFTP.

[Add] It might have been corrupted when you perform the upgrade earlier, so a fresh copy of the software would be preferred.

Message was edited by: Jennifer Halim

[toddyboman]

dir doesnt work

Thinking I might have to erase the flash......so if I do that can I do a TFTP download?

Have a link on how to PROPERLY do tftp download.......I think this time I will follow the steps instead going Rambo on my own.....

[Maykol Rojas]

Hello Toddy,

Long time no see, try to follow this post,

https://supportforums.cisco.com/message/894481

Cheers,

Mike

[molinahr11]

restart router, when loading config break initialization:

router will enter rommon, enter following cmds:

>confreg 0x2142

>reset

(don't not load saved config "n", when prompted)

router is now reset then save new config:

>en

#config t

#config-register 0x2102

#exit

#copy run start

[TW80CJ5]

Molinahr11,

We have tried that and it didnt work. Thanks for the help!