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TP 701 - How to upgrade the BIOS
Applicable to: World-Wide
Description:
How to upgrade the BIOS on a ThinkPad 701 ?
Solution:
1. You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
2. If your computer is attached to a ThinkPad Docking Station or a port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
3. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
4. Enter the Configuration Utility by pressing Fn+F1. Page Down to the fourth page of the menu. Check "Startup Sequence".
It should be set to "Smart" or "Conventional", but not "Hard Disk".
5. Insert the BIOS Update Diskette into the diskette drive. Power on the machine (a quick punch of the Power Button).
This will reboot the computer from the update diskette.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. When you are told to press the power button, push and hold the Power Button for at least 3 seconds. This will begin the BIOS flash update.
8. Continue following the prompts. When you see a bar graph with "*"s, do NOT touch anything, especially not the main power switch.
9. When the "Program completed successfully" appears, it is safe to turn your machine OFF. Remove the diskette from the
drive before turning the machine back ON (the diskette is no longer needed).
10. At Power On, you will see error messages, but don't be concerned. Press "ENTER", make any desired changes in the
Configuration Utility, press "ESC", and select "Yes" to save the Configuration.
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Search Keywords |
Bios, Upgrade, Cmos, Update | |
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Hint Category |
BIOS | |
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Date Created |
29-12-97 | |
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Last Updated |
06-05-98 | |
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Revision Date |
27-04-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM ThinkPad | |
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Product Family |
ThinkPad 701 | |
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Machine Type |
2630 | |
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Model |
Various | |
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