Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM
Important
Start the Setup Utility program to view your system information. See “Using
the Setup Utility” in your User guide or Hardware Maintenance Manual. If the
serial number and the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not
match what is printed on the label of your computer, you must update (flash)
the BIOS to change the serial number and the machine type/model.
To update (flash) the BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM, do the following:
1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette or CD-ROM into the
appropriate drive. System program updates are available at
http://www.lenovo.com/think/support on the World Wide Web.
2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on
again. The update begins.
3. When you are prompted to select a language, press the number on your
keyboard that corresponds to the language and then press Enter.
4. When prompted to change the serial number, press Y.
5. Type in the seven character serial number of your computer and then press
Enter.
6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y.
7. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and then
press Enter.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.
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