Other Bios Setup Options; Updating The Bios; Obtaining The Bios Update - NEC Versa LXi Service And Reference Manual

Other BIOS Setup Options

BIOS Setup offers other options, including the following:
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Change Language Setting — Controls the BIOS setup language display. English,
Japanese, and French are the available options.
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Refresh Battery — Launches the Refresh Battery utility. Once launched, the utility fully
discharges your battery to eliminate any residual memory effect. Once refreshed, your
battery is conditioned to recharge to its full capacity. To recharge the battery, connect
your NEC Versa to AC power. This process may take up to four hours to complete.
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Auto Configuration with Defaults — Loads default settings.
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Save Settings and Exit — Accepts changes made to current settings, saves to CMOS,
and exits BIOS Setup.
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Exit Without Saving — Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup.

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.
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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:
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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 Switch Setting
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Perform the BIOS Update
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Disable the BIOS Flash Setting

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) 981-3133, or access the web site, www.nec-computers.com to obtain
a copy of the BIOS update.
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contact a local NECC or dealer in your country.
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You only need to update the BIOS if NECC makes significant improvements or fixes to
If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U.S. or Canada, please