Flash (Bios) Update Procedure - IBM NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual

Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure

1. Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with
PHLASH16.EXE, and one XXXXXXX.WPH files
NOTE: The PHLASH16.EXE is flash utility programs.
The XXXXXXX.WPH is BIOS source code
binary file.
2. Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.
WARNING: Do not boot with any memory related
driver such as HIMEM.SYS, EMS.SYS....
3. At the DOS prompt, type A:> PHLASH16
XXXXXXX.WPH then press Enter.
4. The program updates the BIOS automatically.
WARNING: Do not turn off the system power while the
BIOS is programming, or the flash ROM will be
destroyed.
5. Power off system after the BIOS is completely
updated.
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