Flash (Bios/Vpd) Update Procedure; Flash Recovery Boot Block Jumper - IBM 2254 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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To update (flash) the BIOS, see "Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure" on page
200.

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 Virtual clear CMOS/BIOS recovery
jumper, use the following procedure.
1. Power-off the computer and remove the cover.
2. Move the system board Virtual clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper to the ROM
3. Insert the upgrade diskette into the diskette drive.
4. Power-on the computer. The IBM Logo will appear.
5. When the Flash Update Utility appears, select the country/keyboard, then press
6. If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is
7. Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press
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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.
Enter.
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 - small
desktop model" on page 27 or the label inside the computer for more
information.
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displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.
Enter.

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