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5.When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that you do not make this change by pressing N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model, press Y, then type in the machine type and model and press Enter.

6.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system

Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following:

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

2.Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type:

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

b.Click Downloads and drivers.

c.Select BIOS from the Refine results drop-down list box to easily locate all the BIOS related links.

d.Click the BIOS update link.

3.Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system.

4.Print these instructions. This is very important because these instructions will not be displayed on the screen after the download begins.

5.Follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update.

Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure

If the power to your computer is interrupted while the POST and BIOS is being updated, your computer might not restart correctly. If this happens, perform the following procedure to recover from the POST and BIOS update failure. This procedure is commonly called Boot-block Recovery.

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.

3.Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.

4.Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.

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

6.Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected.

7.Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 40.

8.Turn on the computer and then insert the POST and BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive. The recovery session begins. The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time, you will hear a series of beeps.

9.After the recovery session is completed, there will be no video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off.

10.Repeat step 1 through step 4.

11.Move the jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Input/Output I/O featuresPower supply Security featuresPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsPreinstalled operating system Software overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryThinkVantage Client Security Solution Password ManagerPower Manager ThinkVantage System UpdateLocations Fingerprint SoftwareLocating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Front connector, control, and indicator locationsConnector Description Locating components Locating parts on the system boardLocating internal drives System board part locationsDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverGo to Completing the parts replacement on Accessing the system board components and drives Pivoting the drive bay assembly upwardInstalling or replacing a PCI card Lowering the drive bay assemblyRemoving the PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module What to do nextRemoving the memory module Replacing the battery Installing the memory moduleReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the old batteryRemoving the heat sink fan duct Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Installing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the microprocessorAccessing the microprocessor Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the microprocessorRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive screwsSlide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing a new optical drive Connecting a Sata optical drive Replacing the hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assembly Installing the hard disk driveRemoving the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the keyboardKeyboard connectors Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Reinstalling the computer coverBasic security features Obtaining device driversIntegrated cable lock PadlockPassword protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CmosInstalling or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Click the Restore your system from a backup iconCreating and using a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Power-on passwordAdministrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Optical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsAccess Help Safety and warrantyThinkVantage Productivity Center Lenovo WelcomeUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE mark TrademarksIndex CRUKeyboard replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22719

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