Lenovo NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for IBM NetVista 6029 system - Page 95

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6. Double click on the component you want to change. 7. Enter new data in the Value field, then click Apply. Alert on LAN Alert on LAN provides notification of changes in the computer, even when the ® computer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and software features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the server of these occurrences: v Computer disconnected from the network v Computer unplugged from the power outlet v All POST errors v Operating system or POST hang condition Alert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LAN server only, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator for configuration status information. BIOS levels An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors 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. 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 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 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" on page 89. 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. Chapter 9. Additional Service Information 89

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6.
Double click on the component you want to change.
7.
Enter new data in the
Value
field, then click
Apply
.
Alert on LAN
Alert on LAN provides notification of changes in the computer, even when the
computer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN
®
technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and
software features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the
server of these occurrences:
v
Computer disconnected from the network
v
Computer unplugged from the power outlet
v
All POST errors
v
Operating system or POST hang condition
Alert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LAN
server only, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator for
configuration status information.
BIOS levels
An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors 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.
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 Home Page
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 Home Page
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
”
on page 89.
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.
Chapter 9. Additional Service Information
89