Lenovo M50e Series, A50 manual Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure

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8.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 (also known as a 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 cover. See Removing the cover in the chapter for your model.

3.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See Identifying parts on the system board in the chapter for your model type.

4.If necessary, refer to Installing adapters to remove any adapters that impede access to the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper.

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

6.Replace the cover. See Replacing the cover and connecting the cables in the chapter for your model type.

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

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

9.After the update session is completed, there will be no video and the series of beeps will end. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive, and turn off the computer and monitor.

10.Unplug the power cords from electrical outlets.

11.Remove the cover. See Removing the cover in the chapter for your model type.

12.Remove any adapters that impede access to the BIOS Configuration jumper.

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

14.Replace any adapters that were removed.

15.Replace the cover and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.

16.Turn on the computer to restart the operating system.

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Contents ThinkCentre Page ThinkCentre Page Contents Appendix C. Manual modem Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionPower cords and power adapters General safety guidelinesService Batteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets CD and DVD drive safety Heat and product ventilationAdditional safety information To connect To disconnectConnexion Déconnexion Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statement Consignes de sécurité relatives au modemXii User Guide Overview Information resourcesIdentifying your computer Features Types 8149, 8177,Video subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Handling static-sensitive devices Available optionsTools required Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computerLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device driversRemoving the cover Locating components Identifying parts on the system boardInstalling memory Installing adapters What to do nextWhat to do next Installing internal drives Drive specificationsInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Connecting a serial ATA hard disk driveIdentifying security locks Rope clipUser Guide Integrated cable lock Password protection Changing the batteryErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Types 8126, 8174, 8175, Power supply with manual voltage selection switch Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility3 Height 398 mm 15.67 Width 180 mm 7.08 Depth 402 mm 15.82 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory What to do next Installing adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing a drive Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features 1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loop Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 User Guide Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, Internal drives Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility5 Height 413 mm 16.25 Width 191 mm 7.5 Depth 406 mm 16 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next Installing internal drives Installing a drive Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Identifying security locks Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 User Guide Using the IBM Setup Utility program Using Security Profile by Device Administrator passwordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Selecting a startup deviceChanging the startup sequence Advanced settingsSelecting a temporary startup device User Guide Appendix A. Updating system programs Updating flashing Bios from a disketteUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system System programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Cleaning a mouse with a ball Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning an optical mouse User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsSet Tone Dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Pulse 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 C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts list CRU parts listUser Guide Appendix E. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex DrivesReplacing the cover Page Part Number 19R0764

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