IBM 6343 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 177To update the EPROM using the DMI MIF Browser, use the following procedure.1. Click Start from the desktop, then Programs.2. Select IBM SystemView Agent3. Select the Serial Number Information icon4. Click the plus sign to expand.5. Select the component you want to view or edit.6. Double click on the component you want to change.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 and software features of thecomputer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the server of these occurrences:• Computer disconnected from the network• Computer unplugged from the power outlet• All POST errors• Operating system or POST hang conditionAlert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LAN serveronly, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator for configuration statusinformation.BIOS levelsAn incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement.Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in thecomputer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latestlevel of BIOS.• Current Level BIOS information— Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.• 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 ®• 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 Support