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BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number
The model number and serial number information is stored in BIOS ROM and displayed in the "Model
Information" of BIOS Setup main menu. If a service repair is completed by replacing a new system board or a
new BIOS ROM, then you are required to input the original system's model number and serial number into the
new BIOS ROM.
IMPORTANT:To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other rules. Please contact
your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical
details.
Follow these steps to input the model number and serial number to BIOS:
1.
Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with CHGDMI.EXE and MODEL.DMI files.
2.
Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.
WARNING:Do not boot with any memory related driver such as HIMEM. SYS, EMS. SYS....
3.
At the DOS prompt, type A:>CHGDMI /W then press Enter. When the screen shows:
System Product Name:
Enter the model number and press Enter to continue. You can type a maximum of 16 characters (without
spaces)
4.
When the screen shows:
System Serial Number:
Enter the serial number and press Enter to continue. You can type a maximum of 16 character (Without
spaces).
5.
Type A:>CHGDMI /D and press Enter to display and verify your input model number and serial number
information.
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