Bios Level; Configuring Raid; Raid Level - Lenovo ThinkStation P320 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Note: If you want to update the BIOS from a flash update disc, the installation instructions might not
provide the instructions on how to record the update disc.
Recovering from a BIOS update failure
To recover from a BIOS update failure, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. .
4. Remove any parts and cables that impede your access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin
3).
6. Reinstall the parts and cables that were removed.
7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
8. Turn on the computer and insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive. Wait a few minutes. The
recovery process begins. After the recovery process is completed, your computer will shut down
automatically.
Note: If the computer does not start up from the disc, select the disc as the startup device.
9. Repeat steps 1–4.
10. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).
11. Repeat step 6 and step 7. Then, turn on your computer.

BIOS level

An incorrect BIOS level can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement. Use the following
information to determine the currently installed BIOS level, the latest BIOS level available, and where to
obtain the latest BIOS level.
• To determine the currently installed BIOS level, start the Setup Utility program and view the BIOS
Revision Level on the Main page.
• Sources for obtaining the latest BIOS level available
– Lenovo support Web site:
– Lenovo Customer Support Center
– Levels 1 and 2 Support
To update the BIOS, see "Updating and recovering the BIOS" on page 44.
Note: BIOS settings vary by operating system. Change the BIOS settings before installing a new operating
system. See "Changing the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system" on page 41.

Configuring RAID

This chapter provides information about how to configure Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) for
your computer.

RAID Level

Your computer must have the minimum number of SATA hard disk drives installed for the supported level of
RAID below:
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