FUJITSU Mainboard D1562 - Manual (Page 35)

BIOS update
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BIOS update
When should a BIOS update be carried out?
Fujitsu Siemens Computers makes new BIOS versions available to ensure compatibility to new
operating systems, new software or new hardware. In addition, new BIOS functions can also be
integrated.
A BIOS update should always also be carried out when a problem exists that cannot be solved with
new drivers or new software.
Where can I obtain BIOS updates?
The BIOS updates are available on the Internet at www.fujitsu-siemens.de/mainboards .
How does a BIOS update work?
You have two ways of doing this:
1. BIOS update under DOS with bootable BIOS update floppy disk - brief description
Ê Download the update file from out website to your PC.
Ê Insert an empty floppy disk (1.44 MB).
Ê Run the update file (e.g. 1522103.EXE ).
Ê A bootable update floppy disk is created. Leave this floppy disk in the drive.
Ê Restart the PC.
Ê Follow the instructions on screen.
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Detailed information on the BIOS update under DOS is provided in the manual on "BIOS
Setup" ("Drivers & Utilities" CD).
2. BIOS update under Windows with DeskFlash utility
A BIOS update can also be carried out directly under Windows with the DeskFlash utility. DeskFlash
is located on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD (from CD version 2001.05 with DeskView OEM V5.0). In the
Readme file in the subfolder DeskFlash you will find the installation instructions for DeskFlash . Further
information on DeskFlash is provided in the DeskView.PDF file and in the DeskView OEM online help.
BIOS Recovery - Recovering System BIOS
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All BIOS settings are reset to the default values.
Ê Open the casing as described in the operating manual.
Ê Set the switch for "Restore system BIOS" to ON .
Ê Close the casing as described in the operating manual.
Ê Insert a BIOS update floppy disk and start the PC.
Ê Note the signals issued from the loudspeaker. You have successfully restored the BIOS if you
hear the signal sequence "short-short- long- long- long" and the diskette access indicator is
dark. This can take a few minutes.
Ê Open the casing as described in the operating manual.