Flash (Bios/Vpd) Update Procedure; Flash Recovery Boot Block Jumper - IBM NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual

v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available
To update (flash) the BIOS, see "Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure" on page 95.

Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

1. Power-off the computer.
2. Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.
3. Power-on the computer.
4. When the Update Utility appears; select the country/keyboard, then press
5. If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is
6. Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update

Flash recovery boot block jumper

To perform a Flash/BIOS recovery using the recovery jumper, use the following
procedure.
1. Power-off the computer and remove the cover.
2. Move the system board Clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper to the ROM
3. Insert the upgrade diskette into the diskette drive.
4. Power-on the computer. There will be no video. There will be a series of beeps
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Attention:
Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific
information.
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displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.
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procedure.
Attention:
If an interruption occurs during a Flash/BIOS upgrade, the BIOS might be left in an
unusable state. The Boot Block jumper enables you to restart the system and recover the
BIOS.
recovery position. Refer to "Identifying parts on the system board" on page 24
or the label inside the computer for more information.
while the diskette is read, followed by another series of beeps while the flash is
being written.
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