BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number
The model number and serial number information is stored in BIOS ROM and displayed in the “Product Data” of BIOS Configuration/Setup main menu. If a service repair is completed by replacing a new system board or a new BIOS ROM, then you are required to input the original system's model number and serial number into the new BIOS ROM.
Follow these steps to input the serial number and model number to BIOS:
1.Use BIOS flash utility program.
2.After the language type is selected, the updated serial number will appear on the screen as below:
IBM Corporation
POST/BIOS Update Utility
Version X.X
The current Serial Number in your machine is: [ AAD3H8R ] Would you like to update the Serial Number? [ Y/N ]
3.Press Y, then press Enter. When the screen shows:
IBM Corporation
POST/BIOS Update Utility
Version X.X
Please enter the Serial Number of your system
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Enter the serial number and press Enter to continue.
4.When the next screen shows to update model number:
IBM Corporation
POST/BIOS Update Utility
Version X.X
The current Machine Type/Model in your machine is:[H01506] Would you like to update the Machine Type/Model? [ Y/N ]
