IBM @server xSeries 343, Product Manual

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40 POST and BIOS Setup Utilities
Table 19. On-Screen Options
When you see this: What it means:
On screen, an option is shown but you
cannot select it or move to that field. You cannot change or configure the option in that menu screen.
Either the option is auto-configured or auto-detected, or you must
use a different BIOS Setup screen.
On screen, the phrase “Press Enter”
appears next to the option. Press <Enter> to display a sub-menu that is either a separate full
screen menu or a popup menu with one or more choices.
Upgrading the BIOS
Preparing for the BIOS Upgrade
Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings and
obtaining the upgrade utility.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
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NOTE
Do not skip Step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at
the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade Utility
You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade
utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through
your computer supplier or from IBM Customer Support.
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NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a
BIOS upgrade.
This upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory. The following steps explain
how to upgrade the BIOS.
Creating a Bootable Diskette
1. Use a DOS system to create the diskette.
2. Insert a diskette in diskette drive A.
3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a: /s
or, for a formatted diskette, type:
sys a:
4. Press <Enter>.