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Aptiva - 2140/2142 Flash BIOS update

Applicable to: World-Wide

P/N idflash

Description Flash BIOS for Aptiva Model 2140 and 2142 systems, this file updates the BIOS to level BSW_4G or BLX_4M.

P/N idflash

Name & Size (bytes) idflash.txt : 5731 idflash.exe : 1067162

WWW URL(s) ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/pccbbs/aptiva/idflash.txt ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/pccbbs/aptiva/idflash.exe

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Disk Release Date:	22-01-99
Disk Version/Release:	BSW__4G/BLX__4M
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. IDFLASH.EXE BIOS Flash for Aptiva Model 2140 and 2142 systems. This bootable diskette updates the BIOS level of 2140 and 2142 systems to level BSW__4G or BLX__4M, whichever is appropriate. Updates in this level of BIOS: All models: - Corrected ATAPI drive and hard disk detection - Added checks for real-time clock (RTC) update-in-progress in power management and timer tick Y2K rollover Pentium II models only: - Added latest processor microcode - Corrected Wake on Ring status checking OBTAINING AND EXTRACTING THE UPDATE -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1) Format a high density 3.5" diskette. 2) Download the file IDFLASH.EXE to your hard drive. 3) Run IDFLASH.EXE to create the diskette. IDFLASH.EXE creates 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 IS *** *** TURNED 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) Boot the system. 4) A menu will prompt to be sure you have the proper language. Do not change this unless you must. 5) 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. ***

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	Disk Category	BIOS
	Date Created	05-09-97
	Last Updated	29-03-99
	Revision Date	29-03-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2140, 2142
	Model	All
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