IBM 8173, 8171, 8424, 8428, 8425 manual Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette

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7.Reconnect the external cables. Plug the power cord into the computer then into a properly grounded power receptacle.

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Power cord connector

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Parallel connector

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Cable lock latch

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Audio line-in connector

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Rope clip (U-bolt) holes

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Audio line-out connector

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PCI and PCI express adapter slots

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USB connectors (4)

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Serial connectors (2)

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PS/2 keyboard connector

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Ethernet connector

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PS/2 mouse connector

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USB connectors (2)

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LEDs

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VGA monitor connector

 

 

8.If you are replacing the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS, see “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette.”

9.To update your configuration, see Starting the IMB Setup Utilityin the Quick Reference that was included with your computer.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette

Important

Start the IBM Setup Utility program to view your system information. See “Starting the IBM Setup Utility” in your Quick Reference. If the serial number and the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not match what is printed on the label of your computer, you must update (flash) the BIOS to change the serial number and the machine type/model.

To update (flash) the BIOS from a diskette, do the following:

1.Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive (drive A) in your computer. System program updates are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.

2.Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on again. The update begins.

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IBM 8173, 8171, 8424, 8428, 8425 manual Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette