BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number (Aptiva 2174 - SL-A)

BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number (Aptiva 2174 - SL-A)

The model number and serial number information is stored in BIOS ROM and displayed in the 'Model Information' of BIOS Setup main menu. If a service repair is completed by replacing a new system board or a new BIOS ROM, then you are required to input the original system's model number and serial number into the new BIOS ROM.

Follow these steps to input the model number and serial number to BIOS:

1.  Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with DMI.EXE file.
2.  Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.
     -WARNING- Do not  boot with any memory related driver such as HIMEM.SYS, EMS.SYS....
3.  At the DOS prompt, type A:>DMI /H then press Enter.
4.  When type A:>DMI / SP the screen shows:
   

    System Product Name:
   
   
    Enter the model number and press Enter to continue. You can type a maximum  of 16 characters (without spaces).

5.  When type A:>DMI /ss the screen shows:
   

    System Serial Number:
   
   
    Enter the serial number and press Enter to continue. You can type a maximum  of 16 characters (without spaces).