Flash (bios/vpd) update procedure, Flash recovery boot block jumper – IBM 6341 User Manual

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To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure” on page
200.

Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

Attention:

Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific
information.

1.

Power-off the computer.

2.

Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.

3.

Power-on the computer.

4.

When the Update Utility appears; select the country/keyboard, then press
Enter

.

5.

If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is
displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.

6.

Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press
Enter

.

7.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update
procedure.

Flash recovery boot block jumper

Attention:

If an interruption occurs during a Flash/BIOS upgrade, the BIOS might be left in an
unusable state. The Boot Block jumper enables you to restart the system and recover the
BIOS.

To perform a Flash/BIOS recovery using the Virtual clear CMOS/BIOS recovery
jumper, use the following procedure.
1.

Power-off the computer and remove the cover.

2.

Move the system board Virtual clear CMOS/BIOS recovery jumper to the ROM
recovery

position. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board - small

desktop model” on page 27 or the label inside the computer for more
information.

3.

Insert the upgrade diskette into the diskette drive.

4.

Power-on the computer. The IBM Logo will appear.

5.

When the Flash Update Utility appears, select the country/keyboard, then press
Enter

.

6.

If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is
displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.

7.

Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press
Enter

.

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