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8.Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then press Enter.

9.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system

Note: Due to the constant improvements made to the Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change.

1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support

2.Locate the downloadable files for your machine type as follows:

a.In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go

→Continue → Downloads and drivers.

b.Under the BIOS category, click Flash BIOS update.

c.Click the TXT file that contains the installation instructions for the flash BIOS update (flash from the operating system version).

3.Print these instructions. This is very important because they are not on the screen after the download begins.

4.Click Back to return to the list of files. Carefully follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update.

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update), your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure commonly called Boot-block Recovery.

1.Turn off the computer and any attached devices, such as printers, monitors, and external drives.

2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, and open the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.

3.Access the system board. Refer to “Removing and installing the front bezel” on page 15.

4.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. Refer to “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11.

5.Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.

6.Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to pin 2 and pin 3.

7.Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI adapter card if removed.

8.Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Refer to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.

9.Turn on the computer and the monitor. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) disc into the optical drive.

10.Turn the computer off and back on again.

11.The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time you will hear a series of beeps. After the update session is completed, there will be no video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive before the system completely turns off.

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Contents Page Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Vi User Guide Features Product overviewConnectivity Power Specifications EnvironmentSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemPC-Doctor for Windows PE Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Front connector locationsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Description Locating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Shows the location of the parts on the system boardUser Guide Installing options and replacing hardware Installing options and replacing hardwareHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Removing the computer coverRemoving and installing the front bezel Removing the computer coverInstalling internal options Installing or replacing an adapter cardOpening the adapter card latch What to do next Installing or replacing a memory module Installing internal drives Installing options and replacing hardware Shows the location of the drive bays Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing the retainer Connecting a Sata drive Replacing the battery Removing the old batteryReplacing the power supply assembly Removing the retaining screws for the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk drive Removing the primary hard disk driveInstalling the primary hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Removing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the secondary hard disk drive and drive cage Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the diskette drive Removing the diskette driveRetainer for diskette drive Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assemblyReplacing the rear fan assembly Installing the front fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the internal speakerRemoving the old internal speaker Keyboard connectors Replacing the keyboardCompleting the parts replacement Replacing the mouseInstalling security features Reinstalling the computer coverIntegrated cable lock Integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CmosPadlock Installing options and replacing hardware User Guide Recovery information Creating and using Product Recovery discsPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To use rescue media, do one of the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Power-On PasswordPrivileged Access Password Hard Disk User PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Diagnostic programs Lenovo System ToolboxPC-Doctor for Windows PE Cleaning the mouse PC-Doctor for DOSOptical mouse Non-optical mouse User Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterAccess Help Safety and WarrantyLenovo Welcome Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex CRUPage Settings User Guide Page Part Number 53Y9906

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