BIOS levels / Flash update (6565/6868/6878)

BIOS levels

An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false error 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.

•  Current Level BIOS information.
  •  Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.
•  Sources for determining the latest level BIOS available.
  1.  IBM PC Company Home Page
     http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/
  2.  PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database  (CTSTIPS.NSF)
  3.  HelpCenter ™
  4.  Levels 1 and 2 Support
  5.  RETAIN
•  Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available.
  1.  IBM PC Company Home Page
     http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/
  2.  PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database  (CTSTIPS.NSF)
  3.  HelpCenter
  4.  Levels 1 and 2 Support

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 your  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

  -Attention- If an interruption occurs during a Flash/BIOS upgrade, the BIOS might be left in an unusable state. The CMOS switch enables you to restart the system and recover the BIOS.

To perform a Flash/BIOS recovery using the CMOS Switch:

1.  Power-off the computer and remove the cover.
2.  Move the system board CMOS switch to the on position. Refer to  System Board Layout 6565, 6868/6878.  or the information 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 your  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.
8.  Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the  flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure.
9.  When you are instructed to reboot the computer,  power-off the computer and move the CMOS switch  to the off position. Then, replace the cover and  power-on the computer.

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