Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement; Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Diskette Or Cd-Rom - Lenovo 6423 Installation Manual

Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement

After replacing the parts, close the cover and reconnect cables, including telephone
lines and power cords. Also, depending on the part that was replaced, you might
need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to
"Using the Setup Utility program" in the User Guide for this product.
To complete the parts replacement:
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools
2. Make sure that the cables are routed correctly.
3. Close the computer cover.
4. If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover.
5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See "Locating
6. If you are replacing the system board or microprocessor, you must update
7. To update your configuration, see "Using the Setup Utility program" in the
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU.
Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the
CRU arrives.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM

To update (flash) the BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM, do the following:
1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette or CD into the diskette drive or
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or loose screws are left inside your computer. See "Locating internal
components" on page 8, for the location of various components.
Important
Correctly route all power supply cables to avoid interference with the
drive bay assembly. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the
computer chassis.
connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 6.
(flash) the BIOS. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM."
ThinkStation User Guide.
Important
Start the Setup Utility program to view your system information. See "Using
the Setup Utility program" in the User Guide for this product. If the serial
number and the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not match
what is printed on the label of your computer, you must update (flash) the
BIOS to change the serial number and the machine type/model.
optical drive. System program updates are available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/
Note: If you are inserting a CD-ROM into the optical drive, make sure that the
computer is turned on.
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