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Updating the BIOS code on the computer Periodically, IBM might post new levels of BIOS code on the Web. Always check http://www.ibm.com/support/ for the latest level of BIOS code, device drivers, documentation, and hints and tips. You can use one of the following methods to update the BIOS code in the computer: v Download the BIOS code update file directly to the hard disk. v Download the BIOS code update file to a diskette (attach an external USB portable diskette drive if the computer does not have an integrated diskette drive); then, update the BIOS code on the computer. v Download the BIOS code update file to a CD, using a CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW combo drive; then, start the computer with the CD in the drive to update the BIOS code on the computer. One file is available for each method. The description next to each file indicates the type of medium to which you can download the file. A readme file is available with instructions for installing the BIOS code update. To download the BIOS (flash) update files, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. In the Download category, click Downloads and drivers. 3. In the Brand field, select IntelliStation. 4. In the Family field, select IntelliStation Z Pro. 5. In the Type field, select 9228 or 9232 and click Continue. 6. Scroll down to the BIOS category and click the + icon next to the package for the correct operating system to view the available files. 7. Select the check box for each file that is to be downloaded, then click Continue. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the download and install the downloaded files. 9. Restart the computer. See the readme file for additional information about how to install the image files. Note: Always reset the Configuration/Setup Utility program to the default values after updating the BIOS code. Recovering from a BIOS update failure If power to the computer is interrupted while the BIOS code is being updated, the computer might not restart correctly or might not display video. If this happens, complete the following steps to recover: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 30. 2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Remove the side cover. 5. Locate the BIOS recovery jumper (J80) on the system board (see Figure 63 on page 140). Remove any adapters that impede access to the jumper. Chapter 5. Diagnostics 139

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Updating the BIOS code on the computer
Periodically, IBM might post new levels of BIOS code on the Web. Always check
http://www.ibm.com/support/ for the latest level of BIOS code, device drivers,
documentation, and hints and tips. You can use one of the following methods to
update the BIOS code in the computer:
v
Download the BIOS code update file directly to the hard disk.
v
Download the BIOS code update file to a diskette (attach an external USB
portable diskette drive if the computer does not have an integrated diskette
drive); then, update the BIOS code on the computer.
v
Download the BIOS code update file to a CD, using a CD-RW or
DVD/CD-RW combo drive; then, start the computer with the CD in the drive to
update the BIOS code on the computer.
One file is available for each method. The description next to each file indicates the
type of medium to which you can download the file. A readme file is available with
instructions for installing the BIOS code update.
To download the BIOS (flash) update files, complete the following steps:
1.
2.
In the
Download
category, click
Downloads and drivers
.
3.
In the
Brand
field, select
IntelliStation
.
4.
In the
Family
field, select
IntelliStation Z Pro
.
5.
In the
Type
field, select
9228 or 9232
and click
Continue
.
6.
Scroll down to the
BIOS
category and click the + icon next to the package for
the correct operating system to view the available files.
7.
Select the check box for each file that is to be downloaded, then click
Continue
.
8.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the download and install the
downloaded files.
9.
Restart the computer.
See the readme file for additional information about how to install the image files.
Note:
Always reset the Configuration/Setup Utility program to the default values
after updating the BIOS code.
Recovering from a BIOS update failure
If power to the computer is interrupted while the BIOS code is being updated, the
computer might not restart correctly or might not display video. If this happens,
complete the following steps to recover:
1.
Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 30.
2.
Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
3.
Disconnect the power cord.
4.
Remove the side cover.
5.
Locate the BIOS recovery jumper (J80) on the system board (see Figure 63 on
page 140). Remove any adapters that impede access to the jumper.
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
139