10 IBM Desktop System HMM
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:
3. Press Y, then press Enter. When the screen
shows:
Enter the serial number and press Enter to continue.
4. When the next screen shows to update model
number:
Press Y, then press Enter.
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 ]
IBM Corporation
POST/BIOS Update Utility
Version X.X
Please enter the Serial Number of your system
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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 ]