Performing The Bios Update - NEC VERSA FXI Manual

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need to install/replace SO-DIMM modules, you might want to do so while the system is
already disassembled.
Replace the memory module bay cover and screw.
5.
6. Turn over the system.
Follow the instructions later in this chapter, "Performing the BIOS Update."
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Performing the BIOS Update

Follow these steps to perform the BIOS update. Before you begin, be sure to:
Connect the computer to AC power and power off the computer.
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Configure the Boot Device Setup to boot from a floppy diskette.
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Remove any bootable CDs from the CD-ROM drive, if connected.
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Document all customized BIOS settings.
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Insert the BIOS Update diskette into the floppy diskette drive.
1.
Power on the computer with the diskette in the floppy diskette drive. The computer
2.
boots and automatically loads the utility. Read the message that displays and
follow the instructions.
3. Press
The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette's BIOS
version. The Main menu appears.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Display BIOS Version" option on the Main
4.
Menu. Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version and the
version of the new replacement BIOS.
Press any key to return to the Main menu.
Highlight the "Install New BIOS" option and press
5.
Press
6.
remove the diskette from the file bay drive.
7. Remove the diskette and press any key to continue. The utility updates the BIOS.
Power off your computer. The next time you power on your computer, you will
have the latest NEC Versa FXi computer BIOS revision level.
The system memory expansion slot is also located here. Therefore, if you
Enter to continue.
and then press
Y Enter
. After a brief pause, a message appears telling you to
Using the BIOS Setup Utility 3-29
.
Enter