Fujitsu D1859 technical manual When should a Bios update be carried out?

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Add-on modules / Upgrading

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/support.

BIOS update under DOS with bootable BIOS update floppy disk - brief description

►Download the update file from out website to your server.

►Insert an empty floppy disk (1.44 MB).

►Run the update file (e.g. 1858103.EXE).

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

►Restart the server.

►Follow the instructions on screen.

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Contents Reliability2 EnglishAre there Page Page Contents Page Additional information System board D1859Notational conventions Important notes Information about boardsList of features Onboard featuresSpecial onboard features Internal portsExternal ports Installation Brief instructions on installing system boardPrior to installation Driver installation Interfaces and connectors LAN connector External portsInternal ports and connectors Hard disk connectionSerial ATA Pin assignment of internal portsFront panel IDE/ATA interface USB dual channel FanFloppy interface LCD display IntrusionPower supply BTX Additional power supply ATX12Power supply control Jumper settings Setting via control-panel plug connectorSkipping system and Bios Setup password pinpair a Recovering System Bios pinpair BInstalling and removing processors Installing processor with heat sinkTechnical data Add-on modules / UpgradingAdd-on modules / Upgrading Mounting heat sink Upgrading main memory Installing a memory module Removing a memory moduleAdding PCI Express cards Adding PCI cardsPCI bus interrupts Selecting correct PCI slot Monofunctional expansions cardsOn board controller USB Slot PCIUSB PCI Slot SMBus PCIeReplacing the lithium battery Bios update When should a Bios update be carried out?Bios Recovery Recovering System Bios When should a microcode update be carried out? Microcode UpdateWhat is a microcode update? System board Revision and Bios Version Bios versionAnnex System board RevisionElectrical Properties Loadability for connections and fusesError messages Bios update for installed CPU failedIncorrect Drive a run Setup Incorrect Drive B run Setup Keyboard error nn nn Stuck Key System Management Configuration changed or Problem occurred Glossary Information on this document