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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://support.lenovo.com.

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/BIOS update failure

If power to your computer is interrupted while the 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 remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.

3.Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 14.

4.Remove the PCI card holder. See “Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder” on page 15.

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

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

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

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

9.Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Refer to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37.

10.Turn on the computer and the monitor. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash) 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.

11.After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off.

12.Repeat step 2 through step 6.

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

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

15.Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2010 Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Appendix B. Notices Important safety information Iv ThinkStation User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Input/Output I/O featuresAudio subsystem ConnectivitySpecifications Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo WelcomeLocating computer controls, connectors, and parts Antivirus softwareLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Locating componentsLocating parts and connectors on the system board Component locationsSystem board part and connector locations System board part and connector locations Sata connectors Battery Microprocessor Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Removing the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the PCI card holder Removing the front bezelRemoving the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory module Installing the PCI card holderRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown ThinkStation User Guide Installing or replacing a PCI card What to do nextRemoving a PCI card Installing a new hard disk drive Installing a new PCI cardInstalling a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk drive Replacing a hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wallReplacing the optical drive Removing the hard disk driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Connecting a new optical driveRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assembly Installing the new front fan assembly bracketRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouseCompleting the parts replacement Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseBasic security features Obtaining device driversLocking devices Locking devicesPassword protection Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your systemPerforming a recovery operation Performing a backup operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsRecovery information ThinkStation User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Administrator passwordUser Password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Advanced settings Exiting the Setup Utility programConfiguring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, Configuring RAIDInstalling Sata hard disk drives Deleting RAID volumes Creating RAID volumesConfiguring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives From the RAID Config menu, select Create arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs ThinkStation User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingLenovo Solution Center Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning an optical mouse Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional services Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix B. Notices European conformance CE mark Television output noticeTrademarks Index CRUPassword Page ThinkStation User Guide Page 89Y7306
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