Fujitsu Siemens Computers D2156 User Manual

Add-on modules / Upgrading
26 - English A26361-D2000-Z120-1-7419, edition 3
PCI slots
Die meisten von Fujitsu Siemens Computers entwickelten Mainboards entsprechen der Intel
Spezifikation Revision 2.3. Es können weiterhin 5V PCI-Karten in den PCI-Steckplätzen verwendet
werden. Die Verlustleistung von 25 W darf dabei nicht überschritten werden.
Drivers
Only when no drivers are installed on your system, or you want to update these, proceed as follows:
► Insert the CD "Drivers & Utilities Collection" into the CD-ROM drive.
► If the CD does not start automatically, run the START.EXE programme in the main directory of
the CD.
► Select DeskUpdate - Fully automatic installation.
► Follow the instructions on screen.
BIOS update
When should a BIOS update be carried out?
Fujitsu Siemens Computers makes new BIOS versions available to ensure compatibility to new
operating systems, new software or new hardware. In addition, new BIOS functions can also be
integrated.
A BIOS update should always also be carried out when a problem exists that cannot be solved with
new drivers or new software.
Where can I obtain BIOS updates?
The BIOS updates are available on the Internet at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/mainboards.
How does a BIOS update work?
You have two ways of doing this:
1. BIOS update under DOS with bootable BIOS update floppy disk - brief description
► Download the update file from out website to your PC.
► Insert an empty floppy disk (1.44 MB).
► Run the update file (e.g. 1858103.EXE).
► A bootable update floppy disk is created. Leave this floppy disk in the drive.
► Restart the PC.
► Follow the instructions on screen.
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Detailed information on the BIOS Setup and the BIOS update under DOS is contained in the
"BIOS Setup" manual (on the "Drivers & Utilities Collection", "Drivers & Utilities",
"ServerStart" or "User Documentation" CDs).
2. BIOS update under Windows with DeskFlash utility
A BIOS update can also be carried out directly under Windows with the DeskFlash utility. DeskFlash is
contained on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD (under DeskUpdate).

Fujitsu Siemens Computers D2156 Specifications

General

Brand	Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Model	D2156
Category	Motherboard
Language	English