Lenovo E200 manual Additional Service Information

Chapter 10. Additional Service Information

This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful.

Security features

Security features in this section include the following:

vPasswords

vVital Product Data

vManagement Information Format (MIF)

Hardware controlled Passwords

Hardware controlled passwords are set using the Setup Utility program. For more information about passwords, see “Using passwords” on page 49.

Operating system password

An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated. The computer is unusable until the password is entered and recognized by the computer.

BIOS levels

An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors 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.

vTo determine the current Level of BIOS:

–Start the Setup Utility.

–Select Standard CMOS Features.

vSources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available

1. Lenovo support web site:

http://www.lenovo.com/support/

2.Lenovo Customer Support Center

3.Levels 1 and 2 Support

To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”

Flash update procedures

This section details how to flash (update) the BIOS.

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or disc

This section describes information about how to update (flash) the BIOS using a diskette or a disc. System BIOS program updates are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

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