Fujitsu Siemens Computers D1711, Technical Manual

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2 BIOS information
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4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the K8V-MX.ROM file is found in the floppy
disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!
2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS
This mainboard has a force recovery BIOS jumper (3-pin BIOS_R) that allows you to force recover
the BIOS settings when the BIOS gets corrupted or destroyed. The jumper block is on pins 1 and 2
during normal operation (default). To force recover the BIOS, set the jumper block on pins 2 and 3.
2.2 BIOS Setup program
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The BIOS software is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and
descriptions in this section are for reference only, and may not be exactly match what you
see on your screen.
This mainboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the
provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS".
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a mainboard, reconfiguring your system, or
prompted to "Run Setup". This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.