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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 the 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 “Opening the computer cover” on page 12.

3.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. Refer to “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10.

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

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

6.Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.

7.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 30.

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

9.Turn the computer off and back on again.

10.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 disc drive.

11.Repeat steps 2 through 4.

12.Move the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).

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Contents Page Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Vi User Guide Features Product overviewVideo subsystem Power Specifications EnvironmentSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemLocations Locating connectors on the front of your computer PC-Doctor for Windows PELocating 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 boardHandling static-sensitive devices Installing options and replacing hardwareInstalling options and replacing hardware Installing external options Opening the computer coverInstalling or replacing a memory module Opening the computer coverWhat to do next Replacing the hard disk drive Removing the hard disk driveInstalling the hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the optical driveRemoving the front bezel Replacing the battery Installing the optical driveRemoving the old battery Replacing the heat sinkRemoving the heat sink Accessing the microprocessor Replacing the microprocessorRemoving the microprocessor Replacing the adapter card Releasing the system board Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the internal speakerRemoving the front bezel Replacing the AC power adapter Removing the front audio and USB assemblyConnecting the AC power adapter Replacing the keyboard Replacing the mouseCompleting the parts replacement Mouse connectorsCable routing Installing security features Password protection Integrated cable lockErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos 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 PasswordSelecting a temporary startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Advanced settingsExiting from the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a disc Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action PC-Doctor for Windows PE Diagnostic programsLenovo System Toolbox Optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for DOS Non-optical mouse User Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterLenovo Welcome Access HelpSafety and Warranty Calling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex CRUPage Page User Guide Page Part Number 53Y9936

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