Aptiva - 2144/2168 Flash BIOS update (Service Level H)

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Aptiva - 2144/2168 Flash BIOS update (Service Level H)

Applicable to: World-Wide

P/N
mflash

Description
Flash BIOS for Aptiva Model 2144 and 2168 Service Level H systems, this file updates the BIOS to level BGO__1L/BO2__0W. This can resolve conflicts with new hardware and software that require information not in the original BIOS in order to interact wit hthe system.

P/N
mflash

Name & Size (bytes)
mflash.exe : 1384735
mflash.txt : 5868

WWW URL(s)
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/aptiva/mflash.txt
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/aptiva/mflash.exe

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Disk Release Date:

22-01-99

Disk Version/Release:

BGO__1L/BO2__0W

Additional Information:

The program used to make the BIOS diskette self-extracting does not support Windows NT. This program does support all operating systems which were preloaded on Aptiva systems that require BIOS updates.

This BIOS is applicable to the following 2144 and 2168 systems:
M30; C30; 2R5; M31; C31; 3R4; M35; 2R7; M40; C40; 2R6; M41; C41; 3R5; M50; 2R8 M51; C51; 3R6; M52; 4R1; M53; C53; 4R2; M54; 4R7; M55; 2R9; M56; 3R3; M57; 3R1; M58; 4R8; M60; 3R0; M61; C61; 3R7; M62; 4R0; M63; 4R9; M70; 3R8; M71; 3R9; M72; 4R3; M91; 5R5; 900; 910; 911; 91W; 914; 921; 92W; 931; 93W; 932; 9W2; 934; 935; 937; 930; 941; 94W; 951; 95W; 964; 96W; LL1; LL2; LL3; LL4; LL5; LL6; X10; X20; X30; W30; X40; Y10; Y20; Y30; Y40; Z10; Z20; Z30; Z40; N30; N40; N41; N50; N51; N60; N61; N71

DESCRIPTION
This bootable diskette updates the BIOS level of 2144 and 2168 Service
Level H systems to level BGO__1L or BO2__0W, whichever is appropriate.

Updates in this level of BIOS:

- Fixed ATAPI drive detection issues
- Fixed check for real-time clock (RTC) update-in-progress
- Added check for RTC update-in-progress in power management
- Updated timer tick Y2K rollover algorithm

EXTRACTING THE UPDATE
1. Format a 1.44MB 3.5" diskette.
2. Download the file MFLASH.EXE to your hard drive.
3. Run MFLASH.EXE to extract the necessary files to the diskette. This will create a bootable diskette which updates the BIOS on the system.

INSTALLING THE UPDATE

DO NOT TURN OFF OR REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM WHILE UPDATING THE BIOS! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE MAY BE DONE TO THE SYSTEM IF IT ISTURNED OFF OR REBOOTED WHILE THE BIOS IS BEING UPDATED.

1. Shut the system down normally. Be sure it is powered off, not suspended.
2. Place the BIOS update diskette in the diskette drive.
3. Power on the system.
4. A menu will prompt you to enter the desired language. Choose the appropriate language here.
5. You will be asked if you would like to change the serial number. Choose N for no.
6. Next you will be asked if you would like to change the machine type/model. Choose N for no.
7. The system BIOS will be updated. When the BIOS update is complete, remove the diskette and press the Enter key to reboot the system. Do not do this until you are prompted to do so.

Search Keywords

Disk Category

BIOS

Date Created

14-02-97

Last Updated

09-03-99

Revision Date

18-05-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2144, 2168

Model

2R5; 2R7; 2R8; 3R4; 3R6; 4R1; 900; 910; 911; 914; 91W; 921; 92W; 930; 937; 941; 94W; C30; C31; C51; K10; K20; K30; K40; KB0; KU4; KU6; L10; L20; L30; L40; LB0; LL1; LL2; LL3; LL4; M30; M31; M35; M50; M51; M52; M63; N30; N40; N41; W30; X10; X20; X30; Y10; Y20; Y30; Z10; Z20; Z30; 2R6; 2R9; 3R0; 3R1; 3R3; 3R5; 3R7; 3R8; 3R9; 4R0; 4R2; 4R3; 4R7; 4R8; 4R9; 5R5; 934; 935; 951; 95W; 964; 96W; 9W2; C40; C41; C53; C61; K50; K60; L50; L60; LL5; LL6; M40; M41; M53; M54; M55; M56; M57; M58; M60; M61; M62; M70; M71; M72; M91; N50; N51; N60; N61; N71; X40; Y40; Z40; 932; 931; 93W

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

Disk Release Date:	22-01-99
Disk Version/Release:	BGO__1L/BO2__0W
Additional Information:	The program used to make the BIOS diskette self-extracting does not support Windows NT. This program does support all operating systems which were preloaded on Aptiva systems that require BIOS updates. This BIOS is applicable to the following 2144 and 2168 systems: M30; C30; 2R5; M31; C31; 3R4; M35; 2R7; M40; C40; 2R6; M41; C41; 3R5; M50; 2R8 M51; C51; 3R6; M52; 4R1; M53; C53; 4R2; M54; 4R7; M55; 2R9; M56; 3R3; M57; 3R1; M58; 4R8; M60; 3R0; M61; C61; 3R7; M62; 4R0; M63; 4R9; M70; 3R8; M71; 3R9; M72; 4R3; M91; 5R5; 900; 910; 911; 91W; 914; 921; 92W; 931; 93W; 932; 9W2; 934; 935; 937; 930; 941; 94W; 951; 95W; 964; 96W; LL1; LL2; LL3; LL4; LL5; LL6; X10; X20; X30; W30; X40; Y10; Y20; Y30; Y40; Z10; Z20; Z30; Z40; N30; N40; N41; N50; N51; N60; N61; N71 DESCRIPTION This bootable diskette updates the BIOS level of 2144 and 2168 Service Level H systems to level BGO__1L or BO2__0W, whichever is appropriate. Updates in this level of BIOS: - Fixed ATAPI drive detection issues - Fixed check for real-time clock (RTC) update-in-progress - Added check for RTC update-in-progress in power management - Updated timer tick Y2K rollover algorithm EXTRACTING THE UPDATE 1. Format a 1.44MB 3.5" diskette. 2. Download the file MFLASH.EXE to your hard drive. 3. Run MFLASH.EXE to extract the necessary files to the diskette. This will create a bootable diskette which updates the BIOS on the system. INSTALLING THE UPDATE DO NOT TURN OFF OR REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM WHILE UPDATING THE BIOS! IRREPARABLE DAMAGE MAY BE DONE TO THE SYSTEM IF IT ISTURNED OFF OR REBOOTED WHILE THE BIOS IS BEING UPDATED. 1. Shut the system down normally. Be sure it is powered off, not suspended. 2. Place the BIOS update diskette in the diskette drive. 3. Power on the system. 4. A menu will prompt you to enter the desired language. Choose the appropriate language here. 5. You will be asked if you would like to change the serial number. Choose N for no. 6. Next you will be asked if you would like to change the machine type/model. Choose N for no. 7. The system BIOS will be updated. When the BIOS update is complete, remove the diskette and press the Enter key to reboot the system. Do not do this until you are prompted to do so.

	Search Keywords
	Disk Category	BIOS
	Date Created	14-02-97
	Last Updated	09-03-99
	Revision Date	18-05-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2144, 2168
	Model	2R5; 2R7; 2R8; 3R4; 3R6; 4R1; 900; 910; 911; 914; 91W; 921; 92W; 930; 937; 941; 94W; C30; C31; C51; K10; K20; K30; K40; KB0; KU4; KU6; L10; L20; L30; L40; LB0; LL1; LL2; LL3; LL4; M30; M31; M35; M50; M51; M52; M63; N30; N40; N41; W30; X10; X20; X30; Y10; Y20; Y30; Z10; Z20; Z30; 2R6; 2R9; 3R0; 3R1; 3R3; 3R5; 3R7; 3R8; 3R9; 4R0; 4R2; 4R3; 4R7; 4R8; 4R9; 5R5; 934; 935; 951; 95W; 964; 96W; 9W2; C40; C41; C53; C61; K50; K60; L50; L60; LL5; LL6; M40; M41; M53; M54; M55; M56; M57; M58; M60; M61; M62; M70; M71; M72; M91; N50; N51; N60; N61; N71; X40; Y40; Z40; 932; 931; 93W
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes