Thinkpad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 176 Extra Quality Now

: Allows users to set or view the machine type, model, and serial number in the BIOS.

When an archivist labels a file it usually signifies: : Allows users to set or view the

Restores the system serial number to the BIOS so it matches the physical label on the laptop. Setting Machine Type/Model: The HMD allows you to re-flash this info

If you have replaced a motherboard, the Serial Number will be blank. The HMD allows you to re-flash this info. Pressing Esc is often required to temporarily disable

Insert the diskette into the target ThinkPad. Turn the power on and immediately mash the Esc key at the ThinkPad logo. Pressing Esc is often required to temporarily disable the EEPROM write protection Navigation:

bypass Supervisor Passwords; it is strictly for hardware identification and maintenance. for this version or instructions for a particular ThinkPad model

: Updates "Engineering Change Announcement" (ECA) or rework numbers stored in the EEPROM.