Recover from a BIOS update failure

M70a Gen 2:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices.
2. Insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive, and then turn off the computer.
3. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Then, remove any parts that impede access to the CLR1 button.
4. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.
5. Press and hold the CLR1 button, and then turn on the computer and the monitor.
6. Release the CLR1 button when the computer beeps. The recovery process begins.
  Note:
  Depending on the computer model, the recovery process will take two to three minutes.
  
  After the recovery process is completed, the computer will be automatically turned on or off depending on the After Power Loss settings in the BIOS.
  Power On: The computer will be turned on automatically.
  
  Last State: The computer will be turned on automatically.
  
  Power Off: The computer will be turned off automatically.
7. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
8. Reinstall all the parts that have been removed. Then, reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.
9. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
10. To prevent data loss, ensure that BIOS settings are restored to an earlier point. For BIOS configurations, see UEFI BIOS.
M90a Gen 2:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices.
2. Insert the BIOS update disc into the optical drive, and then turn off the computer.
3. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Then, remove any parts that impede access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper.
4. Move the jumper from the standard position to the maintenance position.
5. Reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.
6. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the computer beeps, the recovery process begins.
7. After the recovery process is completed, the computer will be turned off automatically.
  Note: Depending on the computer model, the recovery process will take two to three minutes.
8. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
9. Move the jumper back to the standard position.
10. Reinstall all the parts that have been removed. Then, reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.
11. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
12. To prevent data loss, ensure that BIOS settings are restored to an earlier point. For BIOS configurations, see UEFI BIOS.