NEC VERSA ULTRALITE, Service And Reference Manual

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System Configuration and Setup 2-15
Exit Menu Items
Menu Item Settings (default is bold)
Discard Changes Loads previous values from BIOS for all setup fields.
Save Changes Saves all setup value changes to BIOS.
Battery Refresh Reactivates the battery (applies to the Li-Ion battery).
Updating the BIOS
The BIOS only needs updating if NEC Computers makes significant improvements or fixes to
the current system BIOS. Call NEC Computers Support Services to determine if the BIOS needs
updating and for assistance in updating the BIOS (see Section 8, “Getting Service and Support”
for contact information).
If the BIOS needs updating, use the procedures in the following sections. Be sure to use the
BIOS Update Diskette for the specific NEC Versa notebook model.
To update the 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 DIP Switch
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perform the BIOS Update
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disable the BIOS Flash Setting.
Obtaining the BIOS Update
Contact NEC Computers Support Services to obtain the BIOS Update Diskette. Or you can
download the BIOS update from the NEC Computers web site (see Section 8 for web site
information). Download the BIOS Update onto a diskette.
Preparing the BIOS Update Diskette
Once the BIOS Update Diskette is available (either from NEC Computers or downloaded), you
must make it BIOS flash ready. See the
readme.txt file on the diskette before using the diskette.
Use these steps to prepare the BIOS Update Diskette.
1.
Scan the hard drive for viruses.
2.
Enable the diskette for write access.
3.
Insert the diskette into the external diskette drive.
4.
Type a:install at the DOS prompt and follow the prompts.
5.
Install.bat copies the DOS system files from the hard drive onto the BIOS Update Diskette
to make it BIOS flash ready.
6.
The system prompts you when the process is complete.
7.
Scan the BIOS Update Diskette for viruses.
8.
The BIOS Update Diskette is ready for use.
9.
Set the BIOS Flash switch (DIP switch 5) to OFF (see “Setting the DIP Switch,” later in this
section).