2-16 Setup and Operation
Dip Switch
A four-position dip switch is located next to the hard disk drive connector in the hard disk
drive bay. The following lists each switch setting and its special function.
NOTE:
Switch settings 3 and 4 are reserved for
NEC factory use only.
Switch 1, BIOS Flash Protection Switch — The default setting is “ON.” Change
the setting to “OFF” when you update the system’s basic input/output system (or
BIOS) flash memory. See “Updating the BIOS” next, to complete this procedure.
Switch 2, Password Override Switch — The default setting is “OFF.” For exam-
ple, if the customer forgets their password and cannot access data, change the
setting to “ON” and your current password dissolves.
Switch 3 — Reserved for factory use.
Switch 4 — Reserved for factory use.
Updating the System BIOS
Use the following steps to update the NEC Versa system BIOS with the BIOS Update
diskette (BUD). Specifically, the BIOS is the code transmitted onto your system’s micro-
processor, or central processing unit (CPU).
NOTE:
You only need to update the BIOS if
NEC makes significant improvements or fixes to
the current system BIOS.
If you determine that the default BIOS needs an upgrade, to receive a copy of the BUD
contact the NECCSD Versa Diskette Fulfillment Center at (800) 842-6446, or the
NECCSD Customer Service and Support (800) 632-4525, Fax (508) 635-4666, or the
NECCSD Bulletin Board (508) 635-4706.
NOTE:
You should only use the BIOS upgrade
diskette for the specific model.
