Setting Switches; Updating The Bios - NEC VERSA 4200 Manual

SETTING SWITCHES

A four-position dip switch is located next to the hard disk drive connector in
the hard disk drive bay. The following lists each switch setting and its spe-
cial function.
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Switch 1 — Default setting is "ON." Change the setting to "OFF" when
you update your system's basic input/output system (or BIOS) flash
memory. See "Updating the BIOS" next, to complete this procedure.
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Switch 2 — Default setting is "OFF." Use this to override a password.
For example, if you forget your password and cannot access the data on
your NEC Versa, change the setting to "ON" and your current password
is erased.
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Switch 3 — Default setting is "ON" for the U.S. (83 key) keyboard.
"OFF" is used for the United Kingdom and German (79 key) keyboard.
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Switch 4 — Reserved for factory use.

Updating the BIOS

Use the following steps to update your NEC Versa 4200 system BIOS with
the BIOS Update diskette (BUD).
If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an upgrade, you can receive
a copy of the BUD by contacting the NEC Versa Diskette Fulfillment Center
at (800) 842-6446, or NEC Customer Service and Support (800) 632-4525
Fax (508) 635-4666.
You should only use the BIOS upgrade diskette for your specific model.
NOTE
U.S., please contact a local NEC office or dealer in your country.
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Switch setting 4 is reserved for NEC factory use only.
If you purchased and are using this computer outside the