C-2 Using the BIOS Update Utility
The BIOS Update utility identifies and saves the currently
installed BIOS version before installing the new version.
This permits the old version to be restored, if desired, after
the new BIOS has been installed. If you have more than one
system, each should have its own BIOS Update diskette.
In order to use the BIOS Update utility, your system con-
figuration must include:
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640 KB of base memory
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Supported ROM BIOS version
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System Configuration switch SW1–1 (switch is located
under the memory compartment cover) set to OFF on the
system (BIOS reprogramming is allowed with the AC
power on.).
The BIOS Update utility operates through a simple menu
and is quick and easy to use. Even though the utility is easy
to use, there are some things you need to be aware of before
updating your BIOS. If a conflict or problem arises during
the update, the utility displays a warning message informing
you of the situation.
Before attempting to update the BIOS, make sure your sys-
tem configuration meets the utility's requirements. If these
requirements are not met, the appropriate message is dis-
played. For example, the messages include the following
references to the requirements:
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system does not have 640 KB of RAM
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nonsupported BIOS version
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programming voltage (VPP) not enabled.
If your system meets the requirements, you are ready to
boot the utility diskette.
CAUTION: Never swap BIOS Update diskettes
between systems.
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