Updating system programs
System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. They
include the power-on self-test (POST), the basic input/output system (BIOS)
code, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program. POST is a set of tests and
procedures that is performed each time you turn on your computer. BIOS is a
layer of software that translates instructions from other layers of software into
electrical signals that the computer hardware can understand. You can use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration
and setup of your computer.
Your computer system board has a module called electrically erasable
programmable read-only memory (EEPROM, also referred to as flash memory). You
can easily update POST, BIOS, and the Configuration/Setup Utility program
by starting your computer using a flash update diskette or by using the
Remote Administration feature, if it is enabled. See “Setting Remote
Administration” on page 33 for more information.
IBM might make changes and enhancements to the system programs. When
updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the World
Wide Web (see “Chapter 7. Getting help, service, and information” on page 99).
Instructions for using the system programs updates are available in a
README file included in the update files.
To update system programs (flash the EEPROM):
1. Insert a system programs update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive
(drive A) in your computer. System programs updates are available at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.
2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on
again. The update begins.
Using network management tools
This section describes features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control your computer. For more information
about system management, see Understanding Your Personal Computer (available
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web).
IBM Universal Manageability tools streamline and automate PC systems
management and support tasks, such as asset deployment and tracking. These
leading-edge PC tools are available for IBM Personal Computers at no
additional charge, helping to reduce total cost of ownership of your networked
PCs and allowing you to focus vital company resources on essential business
activities.
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