Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures
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Appendix G
Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures
This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you update the
system BIOS.
Tools
To rewrite the BIOS, you need the following tool:
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BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk
Rewriting the BIOS
NOTE:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer when you rewrite the BIOS.
2. Do not turn off the power while you are rewriting the BIOS.
If the rewrite fails, it might be impossible to start up the computer.
3. If you fail to rewrite BIOS, then when you next turn on the power, a message
may be displayed that the contents of the BIOS have been erased. In this
case, insert the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk, and the BIOS will be
rewritten.
1.
Set the system to boot mode.
2.
Turn off the power to the computer.
3.
Remove the external cables and cards.
4.
Connect an external FDD and insert the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk into the
external FDD.
5.
Turn on the power while holding down the No. 01 key.
For example
(US Keyboard)
(UK Keyboard)
(Keep holding down the key until a message appears on the screen.)
The BIOS rewriting starts.
6.
When the process is completed,
a beep sounds. Eject the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting
disk and the system is automatically restart.
Summary of Contents for QOSMIO F20 Series
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