Eclipse - Fujitsu Ten D2140 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. 2140103.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 Answers2 EnglishSie haben Page A26361-D2140-Z120-1-7419 Ausgabe November November 2004 edition Mainboard D2140Technisches Handbuch Technical Manual Page Übersicht/Overview Mainboard D2140 LEDContents Page Notational conventions Additional informationImportant notes Information about boardsSpecial onboard features List of featuresOnboard features Internal ports External portsSpecial features Brief instructions on installing mainboard Prior to installationInstallation Driver installationInterfaces and connectors External portsLAN port LED 1 greenInternal ports and connectors Or 6-channel audio mode via analogue audio channelsHard disk connection Audio front panelUsing external audio connections Selecting settings for 2, 4 or 6-channel audio modeAnalogue 2-channel audio output Analogue 4-channel audio outputUSB dual channel Pin assignment of internal portsFront panel Floppy interface ATA interface Power supply BTX Additional power supply ATX12Settings with switches and jumpers Setting via control-panel plug connectorSkipping system and Bios Setup password pinpair a Recovering System Bios pinpair BInstalling processor with heat sink Technical dataAdd-on modules / Upgrading Replacing the processorReplacing the processor Mounting heat sink Installing a memory module Upgrading main memoryAdding PCI cards Removing a memory moduleMonofunctional expansions cards PCI bus interrupts Selecting correct PCI slotAudio Modem Replacing the lithium battery Bios update under Windows with DeskFlash utility Bios updateWhen 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? Drivers Error messages Bios update for installed CPU failedError messages Missing or invalid Nvram token System battery is dead Replace and run Setup Glossary