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IBM PC/IBM IntelliStation - Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

Applicable to: World-Wide

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.
2. Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.
3. Power-on the computer.
4. When the Update Utility appears; select your country/keyboard, then press Enter.
5. If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.
6. Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing; then, press Enter.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure.

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	Hint Category	Hardware Maintenance Information
	Date Created	20-03-97
	Last Updated	12-06-98
	Revision Date	08-06-99
	Brand	IBM PC, IBM IntelliStation
	Product Family	PC 300GL, PC 300XL, PC 300PL, PC 330, PC 340, PC 350, PC 360, PC 365, PC 730, PC 750, M Pro, Z Pro, E Pro
	Machine Type	6272, 6275, 6282, 6285, 6284, 6561, 6591, 6588, 6562, 6592, 6862, 6892, 6571, 6573, 6575, 6576, 6577, 6560, 6581, 6583, 6585, 6586, 6587, 6598, 6589, 6875, 6876, 6877, 6885, 6886, 6887, 6888, 6889, 6898, 6899, 6893
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