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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 Page Page Page Page Contents Appendix A. Manual modem Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionGeneral safety guidelines Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Voltage-selection switchExtension cords and related devices Plugs and outletsExternal devices BatteriesHeat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Operating environmentTo connect To disconnect Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Power supply statement Laser compliance statementAdditional safety information Data safetyCleaning and maintenance Introduction Xvi User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Air circulation Electrical outlets and cable lengthsSetting up your computer Connecting your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 Completing important tasks Turning on powerFinishing the software installation Installing other operating systems Updating your operating systemUpdating your antivirus software Shutting down the computerUser Guide Installing options FeaturesMemory Expansion Available options Specifications DimensionsWeight EnvironmentHandling static-sensitive devices Supported operating positionsTools required 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 Bios WP Identifying parts on the system boardInstalling 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 the Product Recovery discPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To create rescue media, do 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 passwordsUser Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceChanging the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Symptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for Windows PC-Doctor for DOSCreating diagnostic diskettes Optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Non-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterHelp and service Access HelpSafety and Warranty Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix A. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsLow speaker volume Set Pulse dial as defaultSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands 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 42Y4610
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