IBM 2292 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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7. Enter new data in the Value field, then click Apply.Alert on LANAlert on LAN provides notification of changes in the computer, even when thecomputer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN ®technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware andsoftware features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to theserver of these occurrences:v Computer disconnected from the networkv Computer unplugged from the power outletv All POST errorsv Operating system or POST hang conditionAlert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LANserver only, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator forconfiguration status information.BIOS levelsAn incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRUreplacement. Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOSinstalled in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where toobtain the latest level of BIOS.v Current Level BIOS information– Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.v Sources for determining the latest level BIOS available1. IBM Home Pagehttp://www.ibm.com/pc/us/2. PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)3. HelpCenter ®4. Levels 1 and 2 Support5. RETAIN ®v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available1. IBM Home Pagehttp://www.ibm.com/pc/us/2. PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)3. HelpCenter4. Levels 1 and 2 SupportTo update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”Flash update proceduresThis section details how to flash (update) the BIOS.Chapter 9. Additional service information 181