Lenovo 8800, 8813, 8796, 8808, 8804, 8792, 8010 manual Updating flashing Bios from your operating system

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

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system

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

1.From your browser, type http://www.lenovo.com/support in the address field and press Enter.

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

a.Under Use Quick path, type your machine type and click Go.

b.Click Continue.

c.Click Downloads and drivers.

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

e.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 since they are not on the screen after the download begins.

4.From your browser, 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. See “Opening the cover” on page 20

3.Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 22.

4.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 23.

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

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

7.Reinstall the PCI riser assembly if removed.

8.Close the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. See “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 35.

9.Reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets.

10.Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) diskette into drive A, and turn on the computer and the monitor.

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 diskette from the diskette drive.

12.Repeat steps 2 through 5.

13.Replace the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper to its original position.

14.Reinstall the PCI riser assembly if removed.

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Contents User Guide Types 8010, 8792, 8796 Types 8804, 8808 Page User Guide Types 8010, 8792, 8796 Types 8804, 8808 Page Contents Index Appendix A. Manual modem Commands Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines ServicePower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsBatteries CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statementPower supply statement Introduction Xiv User Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Connecting your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer 1394 Turning on power Finishing the software installation Completing important tasksUpdating your operating system Installing other operating systems Updating your antivirus softwareShutting down the computer User Guide Installing options FeaturesMemory Expansion Available options Specifications EnvironmentSupported operating positions Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do nextInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting a serial ATA drive Installing a diskette drive in bay Installing options Security features Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Recovering software Creating and using product recovery discsBackup and recovery To use Product Recovery discs, do the followingUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Solving recovery problems Creating and using rescue mediaCreating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceRecovering software User Guide Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsSetting, changing, and deleting a password User PasswordAdministrator Password Selecting a startup deviceAdvanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programChanging the startup device sequence User Guide Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROMUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingDiagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning the mouse Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettesOptical mouse Non-optical mouseUser Guide Online Books folder Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources ThinkVantage Productivity CenterAccess Help Warranty and safetyHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Extended AT commands Enable RTS/CTS hardware flow controlMNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands +MS=?Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex Page Page Part Number
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