Preparing The Bios Update Diskette; Enabling The Bios Flash Switch - NEC Versa LXi Service And Reference Manual

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.
1. Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses.
2. Unlock the write protect notch on the diskette, if necessary.
3. Insert the diskette into the file bay drive.
4. Type a:install (where a: is the floppy diskette drive) at the DOS prompt and follow the on-
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."
6.

Enabling the BIOS Flash Switch

Before performing the BIOS update, be sure to enable the BIOS flash switch. Set switch 5 to
"ON" before performing the BIOS update.
from yourself and your clothing by touching a nearby metal surface.
Follow these steps to enable the BIOS flash switch.
Make sure the system is powered off and that no peripheral devices are attached.
1.
Open the LCD panel.
2.
Locate the two keyboard retainers, press on and slide each one towards the outside edge of
3.
the system, and remove them.
Before handling any internal components, discharge static electricity
Removing the keyboard retainers
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