Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 User Manual

8. Select the file for the type of medium you want to use; then, download the file
9. Restart the computer.
See the readme file for additional information about how to install the image files.
Note: Always reset the Configuration/Setup Utility program to the default values
after updating the BIOS code.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

Note: You can download a file to create the POST/BIOS flash CD from
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. For more information, see
Appendix A, "Getting help and technical assistance," on page 101.
If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS code is being updated
(flash update), the computer might not restart (reboot) correctly. If this happens, use
the following procedure to recover:
and install it.
1. Review the safety information beginning on page vii and "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 33.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Remove the cover and support bracket.
5. Locate the boot block recovery jumper (JP2) on the system board. The
following illustration shows the location of the boot block jumper on the system
board.
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