Updating The Bios; Obtaining The Bios Update - NEC Versa L320 User Manual

T Switch 6, PIN Security mode — The default setting is "OFF." The system ships
without a Personal Security code, but with the PIN security option enabled. This
means you can boot the system without a PIN if a PIN has yet to be set, or boot the
system with a PIN if the password has been set.
Note
Support Services at 1-800-632-4525 for information about how to reset the code.
T Switch 7, Reserved for Factory Use — The default setting is "OFF." (For U.S.)
T Switch 8, RTC Reset — The default setting is "OFF."

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. Only use the BIOS Update Diskette for
your specific model to update your NEC Versa system BIOS.
Note
improvements or fixes to the current system BIOS. Your authorized NEC Computers
dealer or support representative can help you determine this.
To update the system BIOS you must:
T Obtain the BIOS Update
T Prepare the BIOS Update Diskette
T Perform the BIOS Update.

Obtaining the BIOS Update

If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update, contact NEC Computers
Support Services at
www.neccomp.com
Note
please contact a local NEC office or dealer in your country.
3-28 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
If you set a Personal Security code and forget the code, call NEC Computers
You only need to update the BIOS if NEC Computers makes significant
1-800-632-4525
, to obtain a copy of the BIOS update.
If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U.S. or Canada,
or access the NEC Computers web site,