
Additional service information
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BIOS levels
An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false error and unnecessary FRU replacement.
Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in the
computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest
level of BIOS.
•
Current Level BIOS information
— Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.
•
Sources for determining the latest level BIOS available
1.
IBM Home Page, Support
http://www.ibm.com/support
2.
PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3.
HelpCenter
®
4.
Levels 1 and 2 Support
5.
RETAIN
®
•
Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available
1.
IBM Home Page, Support
http://www.ibm.com/support
2.
PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3.
HelpCenter
4.
Levels 1 and 2 Support
To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure”.
Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure
1.
Power-off the computer.
2.
Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.
3.
Power-on the computer.
4.
When the Update Utility appears; select the country/keyboard, then press Enter.
5.
If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is displayed
with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.
6.
Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press
Enter
.
7.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update
procedure.
Attention:
Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific
information.
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