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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. 
2.   
Move the system board recovery jumper to the clear position. Refer to 
“A40/A40P/A40i system board layout” on page 29 or the label inside the 
computer for more information. 
3.   
Insert the upgrade diskette into the diskette drive. 
4.   
Power-on the computer. The IBM Logo will appear. 
5.   
When the Flash Update Utility appears, select the country/keyboard, then press 
Enter
. 
6.   
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. 
7.   
Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press 
Enter
. 
8.   
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update 
procedure. 
9.   
When you are instructed to reboot the computer, power-off the computer and 
move the recovery jumper to the normal position. Then replace the cover and 
power-on the computer.
 
 
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