Lenovo NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual for NetVista 6018, 6058, 6059, 626 - Page 144
Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure, PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database CTSTIPS.NSF
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BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS. v Current Level BIOS information - Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed. v 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 v 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 To update (flash) the BIOS, see "Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure". 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. 130 Hardware Maintenance Manual: IBM NetVista Computer Types 6058, 6059, 6269, 6568, 6569, 6578, 6579, 6648, 6649