Add-on modules / Upgrading

Safety for processor on Fujitsu Siemens Computers mainboards

If the processor uses an old or incorrect microcode, error-free operation cannot be ensured. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has therefore implemented a function on its mainboards that interrupts the booting process if no suitable microcode is available for the installed processor. The output error message is

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, error-free operation is not ensured.

When should a microcode update be carried out?

A microcode update should be carried out in the following cases:

Following installation of a new processor

When a new microcode update is issued.

In contrast to the BIOS update, only an updated version of the processor command set is stored. The system BIOS remains unaffected by this.

Microcode update under DOS with bootable microcode update floppy disk - brief description

ÊDownload the update file from out website to your PC.

ÊInsert an empty floppy disk (1.44 MB).

ÊRun the update file under DOS (e.g. 1495101.EXE).

ÊA bootable update floppy disk is created. Leave the floppy disk in the drive.

ÊRestart the PC.

ÊFollow the instructions on screen.

To determine whether the latest microcode update has been loaded, the so-called Patch-ID of the processor can be read out.

ÊPress the [F1] key in the BIOS Setup.

The entry CPU / Patch ID is shown on the displayed information page.

A list with the current processors and the related Patch-IDs is available on the Internet.

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If the processor is not recognised, you also require the microcode update tool for

processors of the P6 family.

Drivers

Only when no drivers are installed on your system, or you want to update these, proceed as follows:

ÊInsert the CD "Drivers & Utilities Collection" into the CD ROM drive.

ÊIf the CD does not start automatically, run the START.EXE programme in the main directory of the CD.

ÊSelect DeskUpdate - Fully automatic installation.

ÊFollow the screen instructions.

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D1522, D1521 specifications

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