Lenovo TS200V manual Updating flashing the UEFI from a disc, b. Click Downloads and drivers

update the POST, the UEFI, and the Setup Utility program by starting your server with a flash update disc or running a special update program from your operating system.

Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and UEFI. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST/UEFI updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system.

Note: You can download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostics program to support servers without a diskette drive. Go to:

http://www.lenovo.com

Updating (flashing) the UEFI from a disc

This section provides instructions on how to update (flash) the UEFI from a disc. The System UEFI program updates are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

To update (flash) the UEFI from a disc, do the following:

1.Turn off your server.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the server. When the Please select boot device window displays, release the F12 key.

3.Select the optical drive of your choice as the first boot device.

4.Insert the disc into the optical drive and press Enter. The update begins.

5.When prompted to change the serial number, press N.

Note: If you want to change the serial number, press Y when prompted. Type in the serial number and then press Enter.

6.When prompted to change the machine type/model, press N.

Note: If you want to change the machine type/model, press Y when prompted. Type in the machine type/model and then press Enter.

7.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update is completed, remove the disc from the optical drive.

Updating (flashing) the UEFI from your operating system

Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

To update (flash) the UEFI from your operating system, do the following:

1.Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Do the following to locate the downloadable files for your machine type:

a.In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go.

b.Click Downloads and drivers.

c.Select the appropriate UEFI file for your server.

d.Click the TXT file that contains the instructions for updating (flashing) the UEFI from your operating system.

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