Updating The Bios; Obtaining The Bios Update; Preparing The Bios Update Diskette - NEC VERSA TXI Manual

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:
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
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Obtaining the BIOS Update

If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update contact NEC Computers
Support Services at (800) 632-4525, Fax (801) 579-1552, or access the web site,
www.neccomp.com to obtain a copy of the BIOS update.
Note
please contact a local NEC office or dealer in your country.

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.
Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses.
1.
Unlock the write protect notch on the diskette, if necessary.
2.
Insert the diskette into the external floppy diskette drive.
3.
Type a:\install (where a: is the floppy diskette drive) at the DOS prompt and
4.
follow the on-screen instructions.
You only need to update the BIOS if NEC Computers makes significant
If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U.S. or Canada,
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