Downloading the Update Utility
To receive the latest version of the BIOS Update utility, perform the following steps.
1.
Log onto NEC's BBS by dialing (508)-635-4706. The BBS parameters are as
follows.
!"
Baud rate:
300 to 14,400 Kbps
!"
Parity:
none
!"
Data bits:
8
!"
Stop bits:
1
2.
Once connected, a name and password must be entered. When connecting for the
first time, a questionnaire must be completed.
3.
At the NEC/Technologies Bulletin Board main menu, type
F
and then press
Enter
for the File Menu.
4.
At the File Menu, type
D
and then press
Enter
for download.
5.
Type the file name,
L440nB3.EXE
, and press
Enter
. Insert the correct revision
number in place of the
n
.
6.
Press
Enter
again.
7.
Set the default protocol on the BBS.
8.
The BBS displays a prompt that it is ready to send the file. Perform the software's
download transfer procedure. The files are sent to the hard drive. Execute the file
to create a bootable disk. A message prompts you to insert a 1.44-MB diskette
drive in drive A. Make sure that it is a high-density diskette. Press any key to
continue.
After pressing any key, the diskette is formatted and the BIOS update files are
copied to the diskette.
9.
After the download is completed, log off the BBS.
NOTE:
If you don’t know the filename, join the
laptop conference to find the BIOS or driver disk
you need.
Using the Update Utility
Load the BIOS Update utility as follows.
