Updating The Bios; Obtaining The Bios Update; Preparing The Bios Update Diskette - NEC VERSA LXi Service And Reference Manual

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. 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 NECC makes significant improvements or fixes to
the current system BIOS. Your authorized NECC dealer or NECC Support Services
representative can help you determine this.
To update the system BIOS you must:
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
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Obtaining the BIOS Update

If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update contact the NECC Support Services at
(800) 632-4525, Fax (801) 578-5101, or access the web site, www.nec-computers.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 NECC or dealer 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.
Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses.
1.
Unlock the write protect notch on the diskette, if necessary.
2.
Insert the diskette into the file bay drive.
3.
Type a:\install (where a: is the floppy diskette drive) at the DOS prompt and follow the on-
4.
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.
Scan the BIOS Update Diskette for computer viruses.
5.
The diskette is ready for use.
Follow the instructions later in this chapter, "Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch."
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