BIOS levels
An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false error and unnecessary FRU replacement.
Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in
the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer,and where to obtain the
latest level of BIOS.
vCurrent Level BIOS information
–Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.
vSources for determining the latest level BIOS available
1. IBM PC Company Home Page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/
2. PC PartnerInfo-TechnicalDatabase (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3. HelpCenter
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4. Levels 1 and 2 Support
5. RETAIN
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vSources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available
1. IBM PC Company Home Page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/
2. PC PartnerInfo-TechnicalDatabase (CTSTIPS.NSF)
3. HelpCenter
4. Levels 1 and 2 Support
Toupdate (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure”on page 98.
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