Microcode Update
ÊSet the switch for "Restore system BIOS" to OFF.
ÊClose the casing as described in the operating manual.
ÊRemove the floppy disk from the drive.
ÊStart the PC and invoke BIOS Setup.
ÊSelect the menu item Reset Configuration in the menu Advanced and change the setting to Yes.
ÊSave the change and terminate BIOS Setup.
The BIOS recovery has now been completed. The system restarts.
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Microcode Update
What is a microcode update?
As there are no drivers for processors, Intel offers the possibility from the P6 family (Pentium Pro) on to update the command set (microcode) of the processor. This enables minor errors to be corrected and the performance to be increased.
To guarantee the best possible performance and
Safety for processor on Fujitsu Siemens Computers mainboards
If the processor uses an old or incorrect microcode,
Patch for installed CPU not loaded. Please run the bios flash update diskette.
This message appears until the microcode update has been carried out. If the computer is nevertheless operated without a microcode update,
When should a microcode update be carried out?
A microcode update should be carried out after the installation of a new processor.
In contrast to the BIOS update, only an updated version of the processor command set is stored. The system BIOS remains unaffected by this.
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