2-18 Setup and Operation
4.
At the File Menu, type
D
and then press
Enter
for download.
5.
Type the file name,
L440
nB3.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.
CAUTION:
Never load a BUU from another
system model. That system's BIOS will be lost.
1.
Power off the system unit.
2.
Make sure Switch 1 on the dip switch is off.
3.
Insert the BIOS Update Utility diskette into drive A.
4.
Power on the system unit. The unit boots and automatically loads the utility. A
message similar to the following appears:
FLASH ROM EQUIPPED
WARNING: The BIOS Update Procedure
is about to begin, press ENTER to continue.
To abort, remove the diskette and reset the unit.
