BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and
where to obtain the latest level of BIOS.
v Current Level BIOS information
– Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.
v Sources for determining 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
5. RETAIN
v 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”.
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.
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