Fujitsu D1740 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. 1522103.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 located on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD (from CD version 2001.05 with DeskViewOEM V5.0). In the Readme file in the subfolder DeskFlash you will find the installation instructions for DeskFlash. Further information on DeskFlash is provided in the DeskView.PDF file and in the DeskViewOEM online help.

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Contents Answers EnglishSie haben Page Bestell-Nr./Order No. A26361-D1740-Z120-1-6319 Mainboard D1740 Ausgabe April 2004 April 2004 editionPage Externe Anschlüsse / External connectors Übersicht/Overview Mainboard D1740Page Contents Page Notational conventions Additional informationImportant notes Information about boardsList of features Onboard featuresSpecial onboard features Internal portsSilent Fan LT Special technical features special featuresExternal ports Recovery Bios DeskUpdateMulti Boot Silent DrivesInstallation Brief instructions on installing mainboardPrior to installation Driver installation External ports Interfaces and connectorsLAN connector Audio ports and audio configuration Audio portsSoftware Audio configurationDrivers Hard disk connection Internal ports and connectorsGraphics port Supported screen resolutions AUX-Audio In or CD-ROM Audio Conector Pin assignment of internal portsFront panel Fan 1 CPU Audio port frontUSB dual channel Power supply ATX Processor power supply power supplySettings with switches and jumpers Setting via control-panel plug connectorSkipping system and Bios Setup password pinpair a Recovering System Bios pinpair BInstalling and removing processors Installing the processor with heat sink and fan optionalTechnical data Add-on modules / UpgradingMounting heat sink Installing a memory module Upgrading main memoryAdding PCI cards PCI bus interrupts Selecting correct PCI slotRemoving a memory module Monofunctional expansions cardsReplacing lithium battery LANAdding PCI cards Bios update under Windows with DeskFlash utility Bios updateWhen should a Bios update be carried out? What is a microcode update? Bios Recovery Recovering System BiosMicrocode Update When should a microcode update be carried out? DriversAnnex Electrical PropertiesLoadability for connections and fuses Mainboard current requirementAPM and Acpi system status, energy-saving modes LEDMainboard Revision level Mainboard Revision and Bios VersionBios version Error messages Bios update for installed CPU failedIncorrect Drive a run Setup Incorrect Drive B run Setup Monitor type does not match Cmos RUN Setup DOS error messages DOS error messagesSmartCard reader error messages Check your chipcardGlossary