Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Diskette - IBM ThinkCentre 8171 Replacement Manual

7. Reconnect the external cables. Plug the power cord into the computer then into
8. If you are replacing the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS, see
9. To update your configuration, see "Starting the IMB Setup Utility" in the Quick

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette

To update (flash) the BIOS from a diskette, do the following:
1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive (drive A)
2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on
a properly grounded power receptacle.
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Power cord connector
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Cable lock latch
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Rope clip (U-bolt) holes
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PCI and PCI express adapter slots
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Serial connectors (2)
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Ethernet connector
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USB connectors (2)
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VGA monitor connector
"Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette."
Reference that was included with your computer.
Important
Start the IBM Setup Utility program to view your system information. See
"Starting the IBM Setup Utility" in your Quick Reference. If the serial number
and the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not match what is
printed on the label of your computer, you must update (flash) the BIOS to
change the serial number and the machine type/model.
in your computer. System program updates are available at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.
again. The update begins.
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Parallel connector
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Audio line-in connector
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Audio line-out connector
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USB connectors (4)
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PS/2 keyboard connector
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PS/2 mouse connector
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LEDs
Replacing customer replaceable units (CRUs)
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