Fujitsu D1961 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. 1961103.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 Answers EnglishSie haben Page A26361-D1961-Z120-1-7419 Technisches Handbuch Technical Manual Mainboard D1961Ausgabe Januar January 2005 edition Page Übersicht/Overview Mainboard D1961 11 10Page Contents Page Notational conventions Additional informationImportant notes Information about boardsOnboard features List of featuresSpecial onboard features Internal ports External portsSpecial features Brief instructions on installing mainboard Prior to installationInstallation Driver installationLAN port Interfaces and connectorsExternal ports LED 1 greenHard disk connection Internal ports and connectorsOr 6-channel audio mode via analogue audio channels Audio front panelAnalogue 2-channel audio output Using external audio connectionsSelecting settings for 2, 4 or 6-channel audio mode Analogue 4-channel audio outputFront panel Pin assignment of internal portsAudio USB dual channel Audio front panelFan 1 Floppy interface ATA interface Power supply BTX Additional power supply ATX12Skipping system and Bios Setup password pinpair a Settings with switches and jumpersSetting via control-panel plug connector Recovering System Bios pinpair BAdd-on modules / Upgrading Installing processor with heat sinkTechnical data Replacing the processorReplacing the processor Mounting heat sink Installing a memory module Upgrading main memoryAdding PCI cards Upgrading AGP screen controllersRemoving a memory module Audio Modem PCI bus interrupts Selecting correct PCI slotMonofunctional expansions cards Replacing 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 Loadability for connections and fuses AnnexElectrical Properties Mainboard current requirementAPM and Acpi system status, energy-saving modes LEDBios version Mainboard Revision and Bios VersionMainboard Revision Error messages Bios update for installed CPU failedError messages Monitor type does not match Cmos RUN Setup System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Glossary