Lenovo 8796, 8813, 8808, 8800, 8804, 8792, 8010 manual Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM

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2.Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before lowering the drive bay assembly.

Important

Correctly route all power supply cables to avoid interference with the drive bay assembly. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis.

3.Lower the drive bay assembly and position the drive locks to the locked position. Otherwise, you cannot close the computer cover.

4.Close the computer cover.

5.If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover.

6.Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 3.

7.If you are replacing the system board or microprocessor, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM.”

8.To update your configuration, see Using the Setup Utility programin the User Guide.

Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM

Important

Start the Setup Utility program to view your system information. See “Using the Setup Utility program” in your User Guide or the Hardware Maintenance Manual. 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.

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Lenovo 8796, 8813, 8808, 8800, 8804, 8792, 8010 manual Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM