2-12 System UtilitiesBIOS Flash Utilities 0BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:New versions of system programsNew features or optionsRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.NOTE:NOTE:If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used.NOTE:NOTE:Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used.NOTE:NOTE:Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack doesnot contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system.Perform the following to run Flash.1. Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”.2. Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recoverydisk files.3. Turn off the computer.4. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk filesto any USB port.5. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press thepower button.6. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST.NOTE:NOTE:Flash utility has auto execution function.
