Intel MB440LX, System Installation Manual

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M440LX Server System Product Guide
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To update the BIOS, do this:
1. Observe the precautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”
2. Insert the update diskette into drive A, and turn on the monitor and
system. The update process starts automatically when the system
boots. Follow the screen prompts.
3. When the update process completes, remove the diskette, and press
reset. Wait for POST to complete; for instructions on running POST, see
Chapter 3, “Configuring The System.”
4. If you want to protect the contents of flash memory, turn the system off
and remove the left side cover as described in Chapter 4, “Working
Inside Your System.”
5. Move the jumper on the J3J1, Flash PROG pins to the PROT pins to
write protect the flash memory device.
6. Replace the left side cover, and connect the power cord(s) to the system.
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Note
If the system BIOS becomes corrupted during the update
process—for example, a power outage occurs—follow the
“Recovering the BIOS” procedure on page 182.
CPU Speed
To set the processor speed, do this:
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CAUTION
Over-clocking the processor may damage it and your data.
1. Observe the precautions on page 3, “Safety Guidelines.”
2. Remove the left side cover as described in Chapter 4, “Working Inside
Your System.”
3. Move the jumper on the J2J1, CPU Speed PROT pins to the Enable pins
to activate the CPU Speed Setting field in the BIOS Setup Utility.
4. Replace the left side cover, and connect the power cord(s) to the system.
5. Run the BIOS Setup Utility as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring The
System.”
6. Select the proper speed for your processor.
7. Repeat step 2 above.
8. Move the jumper on the J2J1, CPU Speed Enable pins to the PROT pins.
9. Repeat step 4 above.