NEC VERSA FXI, Service And Reference Manual

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System Configuration and Setup 2-19
Updating the BIOS
The BIOS is code transmitted onto your system’s microprocessor, or central processing unit
(CPU). As indicated in this chapter, you use the BIOS Setup utility to configure your system’s
software and hardware features. Only use the BIOS Update Diskette for your specific model, to
update your NEC Versa system BIOS.
Note
You only need to update the BIOS if NEC Computers makes significant improvements
or fixes to the current system BIOS. Your authorized NEC dealer or NEC Computers Support
Services representative can help you determine this.
To update the system BIOS you must:
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Obtain the BIOS Update
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Prepare the BIOS Update Diskette
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Enable the BIOS Flash Switch Setting
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Perform the BIOS Update
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Disable the BIOS Flash Setting
Obtaining the BIOS Update
If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update, contact NEC Computers Support
Services at (800) 632-4525, Fax (801) 579-1552, or access the Support Services web site,
support.neccomp.com
to obtain a copy of the BIOS update.
Note
If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U.S. or Canada, please
contact a local NEC Computers office or dealer in your country.
Reference the booklet, “Getting Services and Support in Asia, Australia, and Europe,” to find out
how to contact the local office in your country.
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
Before using the BIOS update diskette you must make the diskette BIOS flash ready. Refer to
the 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 external floppy diskette drive.
4.
Type a:install (where a: is the floppy diskette drive) 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 Diskette
to 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.
6. Follow the instructions later in this chapter, “Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch.”