Flash (Bios/Vpd) Update Procedure; Flash Recovery Boot Block Jumper - IBM A40I TYPE 2271 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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 recovery jumper, use the following
procedure.
1. Power-off the computer and remove the cover.
2. Move the system board recovery jumper to the clear position. Refer to
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
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update
9. When you are instructed to reboot the computer, power-off the computer and
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Hardware Maintenance Manual A40 Type 6840 A40P Type 6841 A40i Type 2271: IBM NetVista Computer
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.
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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.
"A40/A40P/A40i system board layout" on page 29 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.
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procedure.
move the recovery jumper to the normal position. Then replace the cover and
power-on the computer.