NEC Versa Note VX Series Service And Reference Manual

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System Configuration and Setup 2-19Preparing the BIOS Update DisketteBefore using the BIOS update diskette you must make the diskette BIOS flash ready. Refer tothe readme.txt file on the diskette before using the diskette.Follow these instructions to prepare the BIOS Update Diskette.1. Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses.2. Enable the diskette for write access.3. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive.4. Type a:install at the DOS prompt and follow the on-screen instructions.Install.bat copies the DOS system files from your hard drive onto the BIOS Update Disketteto make it BIOS flash ready.The system prompts you when the process is complete.5. Scan the BIOS Update Diskette for computer viruses.The diskette is ready for use.Performing the BIOS UpdateFollow these steps to perform the BIOS update.1. Make sure that the computer is operating under AC power and that the power is off. Insertthe BIOS Update diskette into the diskette drive.2. Power on the computer with the diskette in the drive. The computer boots and automaticallyloads the utility. A message similar to the following appears:The NEC BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa NoteVX system which is docked. If your Versa Note VX is docked, please exit the BIOSUpdate Utility, power down, and undock your Versa Note VX before running the utility.Plug in your AC cable before restarting the flash utility.3. Press Enter to continue.The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette’s BIOS version. TheMain menu appears.4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Display BIOS Version” option on the Main Menu. Usethis option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the version of the newreplacement BIOS.Press any key to return to the Main menu.5. Highlight the “Install New BIOS” option and press Enter.6. Press Y and then press Enter. After a brief pause, a message appears telling you to removethe diskette from the drive.7. Remove the diskette and press any key to continue. The utility updates the BIOS.Power off your computer. The next time you power on your computer, you will have thelatest Versa Note VX computer BIOS revision level.8. Enter Setup to restore the default parameter settings.9. Be sure to modify any custom settings that you may have configured.