Upgrading the BIOS
The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.
The code and data in the upgrade file include the following:
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On-board BIOS, ATA-100 RAID BIOS, and PXE option ROMs for the
devices that are embedded on the system board
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The Setup Utility
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The System BIOS
Preparing for the Upgrade
The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS,
including how to:
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Record the current BIOS settings
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Obtain the upgrade utility
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Prepare a bootable diskette for the utility
In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update
process, see "Recovering the BIOS" for instructions on performing a
BIOS recovery.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1
Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2
Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note:
configure your computer at the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard
drive.
Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to
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