Flash (Bios/Vpd) Update Procedure; Flash Recovery Boot Block Jumper - IBM 6826 Hardware Maintenance Manual

To update (flash) the BIOS, see "Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure" on page
105.

Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

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
5. If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is
6. Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update

Flash recovery boot block jumper

To perform a Flash/BIOS recovery using the recovery jumper, use the following
procedure.
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2. PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3. HelpCenter
4. Levels 1 and 2 Support
Attention:
Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific
information.
Enter.
displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number, or
N to skip.
Enter.
procedure.
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.
1. Power-off the computer and remove the cover.
2. Move the system board recovery jumper to the clear position. Refer to
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 23 or the label inside the
computer for more information.
3. Place the cover back on the system.
4. Place the BIOS flash recovery diskette in the floppy disk drive.
5. Restore power to the system by plugging in the power cord.
6. During the recovery process, there will be a sequence of short beeps. This
sequence of beeps will be followed by a single long beep and then silence
from the system speaker. During this process there will be no video. After the
last long beep, hold the power button in for approximately ten seconds to
turn the system off.
7. Remove the power cord and cover.
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