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Hardware Maintenance Manual
BIOS levels
Flash update procedures
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to law enforcement. The customer has the option to purchase serial
number information and services from Retain-a-Group. It is the customer's
responsibility to maintain the MIF file and to inform Retain-a-Group of any
changes to the file.
Some customers might request that their servicers assist them in
maintaining the MIF file when serialized components are replaced
during hardware service. This assistance is between the customer and
the servicer. The servicer can use the DMI MIF Browser to update the MIF
information in the EPROM. It is anticipated that some servicers might
charge for this service.
To update the EPROM using the DMI MIF Browser, use the following
procedure.
1. Click Start from the desktop, then Programs.
2. Select SystemView Agent
3. Select the Serial Number Information icon
4. Click the plus sign to expand.
5. Select the component you want to view or edit.
6. Double click on the component you want to change.
7. Enter new data in the Value field, then click Apply.
An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU
replacement. Use the following information to determine the current
level of BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the
computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS.
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Current Level BIOS information
– Run the Setup Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.
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Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available
1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/
2. Lenovo Customer Support Center
3. Levels 1 and 2 Support
To update (flash) the BIOS, see
This section details how to flash (update) the BIOS.
"Flash update procedures. "
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