Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System - Lenovo 0401R6U User Manual

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4. When prompted to change the serial number, it is suggested that you press N.
5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system

Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web
To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type:
3. Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for updating (flashing) the BIOS
4. Print these instructions. This is very important because these instructions will
5. Follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update.
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However, if you do want to change the serial number, press Y, then type in the
serial number and press Enter.
you press N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model,
press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter.
is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.
page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents
referenced in the following procedure.
a. In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go.
b. Click Downloads and drivers.
c. Select BIOS from the Refine results drop-down list box to easily locate all
the BIOS related links.
d. Click the BIOS update link.
from your operating system.
not be displayed on the screen after the download begins.

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