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by edmond_sng

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Hi,

How do I update the bios on my fujitsu lifebook ? What's the easiest way to do it?

Regards,
Ed

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by timwalsh

The best/safest way to do this is to go to the Fujitsu website, find the BIOS update for your specific model, and follow the directions provided - to the letter.

In general BIOS updates are accomplished by creating a bootable diskette from the downloaded BIOS update file and then booting your computer with this diskette.

The exact procedure can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. That is why it is very important to follow the directions provided by Fujitsu.

Good luck.

by thechas

1. Go to Fujitsu's web site, and download the CORRECT BIOS for your EXACT model.

2. Download, print out, and read the instructions.

3. Create the boot disk with the flash program and the bin file for the BIOS

4. Boot from the boot disk, andrun the flash program.
(Make sure the battery is fully charged to avoid any power disruptions.)

That's it.

If Fujitsu does not have a BIOS update, I recommend that you forget about it.
There are 3rd party firms that write custom BIOS upgrades. Expect to pay around $70 US for one.

Chas

by opatzg9

The only thing left out above is to go into bios and change your boot sequence to make the floppy the first boot device.

by dcosgrove

Just a cautionary note, why do you wish to update? If you still use the original hardware and have had no problems, you may want to leave the sleeping dog lie. It is not that difficult to do, but if done wrong you can be in a lot of trouble. Makesure that if the flash program asks, save the original bios. I usually nam the installed bios "old.rom" so if the new one is flawed, I can easily go back from where I started.

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