Fujitsu D1931 technical manual When should a Bios update be carried out?

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BIOS update

BIOS update

When should a BIOS update be carried out?

Fujitsu Siemens Computers makes new BIOS versions available to ensure compatibility to new operating systems, new software or new hardware. In addition, new BIOS functions can also be integrated.

A BIOS update should always also be carried out when a problem exists that cannot be solved with new drivers or new software.

Where can I obtain BIOS updates?

The BIOS updates are available on the Internet at www.fujitsu-siemens.de/mainboards.

How does a BIOS update work?

You have two ways of doing this:

1.BIOS update under DOS with bootable BIOS update floppy disk - brief description ► Download the update file from out website to your PC.

► Insert an empty floppy disk (1.44 MB). ► Run the update file (e.g. 1931103.EXE).

► A bootable update floppy disk is created. Leave this floppy disk in the drive. ► Restart the PC.

► Follow the instructions on screen.

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Detailed information on the BIOS update under DOS is provided in the manual on "BIOS

Setup" ("Drivers & Utilities" CD).

2. BIOS update under Windows with DeskFlash utility

A BIOS update can also be carried out directly under Windows with the DeskFlash utility. DeskFlash is contained on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD (under DeskUpdate).

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Contents Deutsch / English AnswersSie haben Page A26361-D1931-Z120-1-7419 Technisches Handbuch Technical Manual Mainboard D1931Ausgabe Mai May 2004 edition Page Übersicht/Overview Mainboard D1931 Externe Anschlüsse / External connectorsBedienfeld / Front panel Page Contents Page Additional information Notational conventionsInformation about boards Important notesOnboard features List of featuresSpecial onboard features Internal portsExternal ports Special features Safe Standby Prior to installation Brief instructions on installing mainboardInstallation Brief instructions on installing mainboard Driver installationLAN connector Interfaces and connectorsExternal ports Technical data Internal ports and connectorsScreen resolution Graphics portAudio front panel Front panel Pin assignment of internal portsSerial ATA Audio S/PDIF ATA interfaceAudio Input Power control system monitoringAudio port front Fan 1, 2 USB dual channel Chipcard reader readyAdditional power supply ATX12 Power supply BTXSetting via control-panel plug connector Jumper settingsSkipping system and Bios Setup password pinpair a Recovering System Bios pinpair BAdd-on modules / Upgrading Installing processor with heat sinkReplacing processor Replacing processor Mounting heat sink Upgrading main memory Removing a memory module Installing a memory moduleAdding PCI cards Adding PCI Express cardsPCI bus interrupts Selecting correct PCI slot Monofunctional expansions cardsAC97 USB 1,1 PCI slot On board controllerPCIe USB 2,0 SMBus Audio AC97 HD AudioReplacing the lithium battery When should a Bios update be carried out? Bios updateBios update under Windows with DeskFlash utility Bios Recovery Recovering System Bios What is a microcode update? Microcode UpdateWhen should a microcode update be carried out? Drivers Electrical Properties AnnexLoadability for connections and fuses Mainboard current requirementAPM and Acpi system status, energy-saving modes APM and Acpi system status, energy-saving modesBios version Mainboard Revision and Bios VersionMainboard Revision Bios update for installed CPU failed Error messagesError messages Monitor type does not match Cmos RUN Setup System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Simd GlossaryGlossary