IBM 6826, 8319, 8317, 8318 Appendix A. Updating POST/BIOS, Updating flashing Bios from a diskette

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Appendix A. Updating POST/BIOS

This appendix contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recover from a POST/BIOS update failure.

POST/BIOS

POST/BIOS are the basic layer of software that is built into your computer. They include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and the IBM Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and procedures that is performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into electrical signals that the computer hardware can understand. You can use the IBM Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration and setup of your computer.

Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory). You can easily update POST, BIOS, and the IBM Setup Utility program by starting your computer using a flash update diskette or by running a special update program from your operating system.

IBM might make changes and enhancements to the POST/BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the World Wide Web (see the Quick Reference). Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available in a

.txt file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) diskette or an update program that can be run from the operating system.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette

1.Insert a POST/BIOS update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive (drive A) in your computer. POST/BIOS updates are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.

2.Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on again. The update begins.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system

Note: Due to constant improvements being made to the IBM Web site, Web page content (including the links referenced in the following procedure) is subject to change.

1.From your browser, type http://www.pc.ibm.com/support in the address field and press Enter.

2.Click NetVista and NetVista Thin Client.

3.Click NetVista Personal Computer.

4.Click Downloadable files.

5.Under Select your product, choose your machine type and click Go.

6.In Downloadable file by category, click BIOS.

7.Under Download files - BIOS by date, click your machine type.

8.Scroll down and look for a .txt file that has instructions for Flash BIOS update from the operating system. Click the .txt file.

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Contents User Guide Types 6826, 8317, 8318, Page User Guide Types 6826, 8317, 8318, Page Contents Iv User Guide To connect To disconnect Safety InformationModem safety information Lithium battery noticeConnexion Déconnexion Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem Laser compliance statementViii User Guide Information resources OverviewUser Guide Features Installing optionsVideo subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model Available options Specifications Tools required Supported operating positionsHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Obtaining device drivers Locating connectors on the rear of your computerRemoving the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters What to do next Installing a drive in the disk drive trayConnecting a diskette drive Connecting an IDE CD driveReplacing the hard disk drive Changing the battery Installing a cable lockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Starting the IBM Setup Utility program Using the IBM Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwords Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility programUser password Administrator passwordSelecting a startup device Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a temporary startup device Changing the startup device sequenceUser Guide Updating flashing Bios from a diskette Appendix A. Updating POST/BIOSUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Basic AT commands Appendix B. Manual modem commandsSet Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix B. Manual modem commands User Guide Trademarks Appendix C. NoticesUser Guide DVD IndexPage Page Part Number 59P7543
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