3-28 Configuring the SystemFLASH UtilityThe system BIOS resides on a flash read only memory (ROM) chip inyour system. The FLASH ROM can be updated using the followingprocedure. Before starting the BIOS update, we recommend that you firstcontact NEC Computers for assistance (see Chapter 6 for contactinformation).Update the FLASH ROM with a BIOS FLASH diskette. The diskettecontains the latest version of the BIOS code. You can get the diskettefrom NEC Computers or download the BIOS from the NEC Computersweb site. See Chapter 6 for download and web site information.Update the BIOS from the BIOS FLASH diskette as follows.1. Write down the BIOS Setup parameters currently set on your system.2. Turn off the system.3. Put the FLASH diskette in drive A, and turn on the system.4. At the flash upgrade menu, choose Update Flash Memory Area froma file.5. When asked for a path/filename, use the arrow keys to select the“.bio” file and press Enter.6. The utility asks for confirmation to load the new flash into memory.Select Continue with Programming.7. After the upgrade completes, remove the diskette.8. Reboot the system and start the Setup program. Press F9 to reset theBIOS defaults. Use the recorded Setup selections you made at thebeginning of this procedure to set the parameters.NEC Customize UtilityUse the NEC Customize Utility to install a variety of softwareapplications, drivers, utilities, internet browser, and the NEC INFO Centerfrom the PowerMate Application and Driver CD. Follow these steps touse the NEC Customize Utility.1. Double click the NEC Customize icon on the desktop.
