Lenovo 4272, 4271, 4269, 4265, 4264, 4266, 4263 manual Updating system programs, Using system programs

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Chapter 6. Updating system programs

This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to recover from a POST and BIOS update failure.

This chapter contains the following topics:

v“Using system programs”

v“Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc”

v“Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system” on page 64

Using system programs

System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. System programs include the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program. The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your computer. The BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can execute. You can use the Setup Utility program to view or change the configuration and setup of your computer.

Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory). You can easily update the POST, the BIOS, and the Setup Utility program by starting your computer with a system-program-update disc or running a special update program from your operating system.

Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system.

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc

This section provides instructions on how to update (flash) the BIOS from a disc.

Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) with the system program updates to create a system-program-update disc. Go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc, do the following:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key.

3.On the Startup Device Menu, select the desired optical drive as the first boot device. Then, insert the disc into the optical drive and press Enter. The update begins.

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Contents Page Page ThinkStation User Guide First Edition June Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Important safety information Vi User Guide Product overview FeaturesAudio subsystem System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Video subsystemPreinstalled operating system Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system SpecificationsSoftware overview Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Front control and connector locations Locating computer controls, connectors, and partsRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Connector Description Component locations Locating componentsSystem board part and connector locations Locating parts and connectors on the system boardSystem board part and connector locations Removing the computer cover Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the PCI card holder Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holderInstalling the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown User Guide What to do next Installing a memory moduleRemoving a PCI card Installing or replacing a PCI cardInstalling a new PCI card Installing a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk driveConnecting the signal cable to a Sata hard disk drive Installing a new hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wall Removing the hard disk drive Replacing a hard disk driveReplacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Connecting a new optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Installing the new front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the rear fan assemblyConnecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Reinstalling the computer coverLocking devices Basic security featuresPassword protection User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Using recovery mediaClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems User Guide Using passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing or changing settingsSetting, changing, or deleting a password Password considerationsAdministrator password User PasswordSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Viewing or changing the startup device sequence Advanced settingsExiting the Setup Utility program Installing Sata hard disk drives Configuring RAIDConfiguring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, Deleting RAID volumes Creating RAID volumesFrom the RAID Config menu, select Create array Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271,Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives From the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array User Guide Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating system programs User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning an optical mouseUser Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderLenovo Welcome Safety and warrantyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsUsing other services Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Model Appendix A. System memory speedIntel 1066 800 MHz Xeon E5640 1333 Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeEuropean conformance CE mark CRU IndexPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 89Y7306
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