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Chapter 8. Updating system programs
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS. When updates are released, they are available
as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. Instructions for using the
BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can
download either an update program to create a system-program-update disc or an update program that
can be run from the operating system.
This chapter provides information about updating the BIOS, and how to recover from a BIOS update failure.
Updating the BIOS
This section provides instructions on how to update the BIOS.
Updating the BIOS from a disc
This section provides instructions on how to update the BIOS from a disc.
Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) with the system
program updates to create a system-program-update disc. Go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
To update the BIOS from a disc, do the following:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Then repeatedly press and release the F12 key until the
Startup Device Menu window opens.
3. From the Startup Device Menu window, select the desired optical drive as the startup device. Then,
insert the disc into this optical drive and press Enter. The update begins.
4. When prompted to change the serial number, it is suggested that you do not make this change by
pressing N. However, if you do want to change the serial number, press Y, then type in the serial number
and press Enter.
5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that you do not make this
change by pressing N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model, press Y, then
type in the machine type and model and press Enter.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. After the update is completed, remove the
disc from the optical drive.
Updating the BIOS from your operating system
Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change
without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure. To update the BIOS from your
operating system, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the screen.
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