IBM NetVista 6058, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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2.
PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3. HelpCenter
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4. Levels 1 and 2 Support
5. RETAIN
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Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available
1.
IBM PC Company Home Page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/
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” on
page 50.
Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure
Attention
Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for
any model-specific information.
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.
Flash recovery boot block jumper
Attention
If an interruption occurs during a Flash/BIOS upgrade, the BIOS might
be left in an unusable state. The Boot Block jumper enables you to restart
the system and recover the BIOS.
To perform a Flash/BIOS recovery using the recovery jumper, use the
following procedure.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual: IBM NetVista Computer Types 6058, 6059, 6269, 6568, 6569, 6578, 6579, 6648,
6649