Preparing For The Upgrade - Intel S5500BCR Service Manual

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Preparing for the Upgrade

The following steps explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS and include how to:
Record the current BIOS settings
Obtain the upgrade utility
Prepare a storage media for the utility
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NOTE
In the unlikely event a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, you may need to follow a
recovery process to return the system to service. See
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 or use the "Save and Store System
Configuration Utility (SYSCFG)" to save the current settings into a file. See
Software" for a link to the utility and instructions.
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NOTE
Do not skip Step 2. You need these settings to 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. See
Software" for a link to the update software.
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NOTE
Before attempting a BIOS upgrade, review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility. Review
also any release notes in the release notes file that accompanies the new version of the BIOS. The
release notes may contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other
information to complete the upgrade.
Updating the BIOS
Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade software package. When the
updates complete, remove the storage media from which you performed the upgrade.
CAUTION
Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process!
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