Updating Bios Code - IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6225 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Updating BIOS code

Periodically, IBM might post new levels of BIOS code on the Web. Always check the
IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ for the latest level of BIOS
code, device drivers, documentation, and hints and tips. You can use one of the
following methods to update (flash) the BIOS code on the computer:
v Download the BIOS code update file directly to the hard disk.
v Download the BIOS code update file to a diskette (use an external USB portable
v Download the BIOS code update file to a CD using a writable optional device
One file is available for each method. The description next to each file indicates the
type of medium to which you can download the file. A readme file is available with
instructions for installing the BIOS code update.
Complete the following steps to download the BIOS (flash) update files:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Downloads category, click Downloads & drivers.
3. In the Brand field, select IntelliStation.
4. In the Family field, select IntelliStation M Pro.
5. In the Type field, select 6225 or 6228 and click Continue.
6. In the Filter by category field, select BIOS (system).
7. Scroll down and select the applicable file for the operating system.
8. Select the file for the type of medium you want to use; then, download the file
9. Restart the computer.
See the readme file for additional information about how to install the image files.
Note: Always reset the Configuration/Setup Utility program to the default values
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diskette drive if you have not installed an integrated diskette drive); then, update
the BIOS code on your computer.
You can order an optional IBM USB Portable Diskette Drive. For a list of
supported options for your computer, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.
(CD-RW drive); then, start the computer with the CD in the CD-ROM drive to
update the BIOS code on the computer.
and install it.
after updating the BIOS code.