IBM 6579, 6578, 6269, 6059, 6058 Flash BIOS/VPD update procedure, Flash recovery boot block jumper

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v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available

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3.HelpCenter

4.Levels 1 and 2 Support

To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure” on page 50.

Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

Attention

Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific information.

1.Power-off the computer.

2.Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.

3.Power-on the computer.

4.When the Update Utility appears; select the country/keyboard, then press Enter.

5.If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.

6.Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press Enter.

7.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure.

Flash recovery boot block jumper

Attention

If an interruption occurs during a Flash/BIOS upgrade, the BIOS might be left in an unusable state. The Boot Block jumper enables you to restart the system and recover the BIOS.

To perform a Flash/BIOS recovery using the recovery jumper, use the following procedure.

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