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Performing an update is done with a BIOS flash diskette.
The diskette contains the latest version of the BIOS code.
You can obtain the flash diskette from NECCSD or, if a
modem is available, the latest BIOS can be downloaded
from the NECCSD Bulletin Board System (BBS). See
"NECCSD Bulletin Board System" in Chapter 7 for the
procedure for logging onto the BBS to download
information.
Update the BIOS from the BIOS flash diskette as follows:
1.
Write down the BIOS Setup parameters currently set on
the system.
2.
Turn off the system.
3.
Insert the flash diskette in drive A, and turn on the
system.
4.
When the flash upgrade menu appears, choose "Update
Flash Memory Area from a file."
5.
When the menu asks you to enter a path/filename, use
the arrow keys to select the ".bio" file and press
6.
The utility asks for a confirmation that you want to load
the new flash into memory. Select "Continue with
Programming."
After the upgrade completes, remove the upgrade
7.
diskette.
Reboot the system and start the Setup program. Press
8.
to reset the BIOS defaults. Then, use the copy of the
F9
Setup selections you made at the beginning of this
procedure to set the parameters.
See "NECCSD Bulletin Board System" in Chapter 7 for
information about using the bulletin board (available in the
U.S. and Canada).
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