[Lenovo G550] Boot Problem!! HELP

so i have a lenovo G550
there's only dos ( i know its stupid,but it's a long story)
i want to boot my windows xp cd,but the laptop can't read the cd
i've looked for the problem..and the problem is:
PXE-E61 : Media test failure, check cable
i've read in many boards that i have to make a bios update
but how can i make a bios update via DOS?
PLEASE HELPPPP

change boot order ( 1-cdrom 2-hard drive ) and try windows xp cd if it boots.
it is not possible to update bios on dos.
pxe-e61 means :
you need to remove the hard disk out and put it back in and if it doesn't work then you have to replace your hdd

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When you state:
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hi feeling,
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About the sleep Issue
Can you try the solution on this article
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Phishingtime,
What errors did bios 1.9 fix for you??????? You keep saying 1.9 fixed??????
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