v
Current Level BIOS information
– Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.
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Sources for determining the latest level BIOS available
1.
IBM Home Page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/
2.
PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3.
HelpCenter
®
4.
Levels 1 and 2 Support
5.
RETAIN
®
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Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available
1.
IBM 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 89.
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.
1.
Power-off the computer and remove the cover.
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