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4.
When prompted to change the serial number, it is suggested that you press N.
However, if you do want to change the serial number, press Y, then type in the
serial number and press Enter.
However, if you do want to change the serial number, press Y, then type in the
serial number and press Enter.
5.
When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that
you press N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model,
press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter.
you press N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model,
press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter.
6.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update
is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.
is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system
Note:
Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web
page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents
referenced in the following procedure.
page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents
referenced in the following procedure.
To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following:
1.
1.
2.
Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type:
a.
a.
In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go.
b.
Click Downloads and drivers.
c.
Select BIOS from the Refine results drop-down list box to easily locate all
the BIOS related links.
the BIOS related links.
d.
Click the BIOS update link.
3.
Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for updating (flashing) the BIOS
from your operating system.
from your operating system.
4.
Print these instructions. This is very important because these instructions will
not be displayed on the screen after the download begins.
not be displayed on the screen after the download begins.
5.
Follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update.
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
If the power to your computer is interrupted while the POST/BIOS is being
updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens,
perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery.
updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens,
perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery.
1.
Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2.
Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.
3.
Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “System
board part and connector locations” on page 13.
board part and connector locations” on page 13.
4.
Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).
maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).
5.
Install the computer cover and reconnect all cables and power cords that were
disconnected. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55.
disconnected. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55.
6.
Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer.
When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.
When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.
7.
Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) disc into the optical drive. Then, select
the optical drive as the startup device and press Enter. The recovery session
begins.
the optical drive as the startup device and press Enter. The recovery session
begins.
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