Updating The Bios - NEC SX Service And Reference Manual

Using STF can benefit you in the following ways.
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When in STF, there is no battery drain.
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Preserves the life of your NEC Versa SX.
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Saves you time. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you
don't have to reboot, just press the
operation.
To configure your NEC Versa's STF feature as the default suspend mode:
1. Access the BIOS setup utility.
2. Select Power Management from the Setup Main Menu.
3. Move the cursor down and highlight Suspend Mode.
4. Press the
5. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup.
There are two ways to invoke the NEC Versa's STF feature, one automatic and
one manual.
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With Power Management, after 30 minutes of inactivity, your NEC Versa
automatically invokes STF, provided you have configured STF in the
BIOS Setup utility.
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You can manually invoke STF by pressing
simultaneously, before you leave your NEC Versa.
Note:
8% power remaining in the system, the NEC Versa
automatically performs a Save to File.

Updating the BIOS

Use the BIOS Update Diskette to update your NEC Versa system BIOS.
Specifically, the BIOS is the code contained within the ROM (Read-Only
Memory) on your system.
Note:
makes significant improvements or fixes to the current
system BIOS. Your authorized NEC CSD dealer or NEC
CSD Support Services representative can help you
determine this.
If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an upgrade, contact the Versa
Laptop Fulfillment Hotline at (800) 842-6446, or NEC CSD Support Services at
(800) 632-4525, or Fax (801) 981-3133.
key and select STF.
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When the status bar indicates that there is only
You only need to update the BIOS if NEC CSD
button to resume system
Power
Fn + Power
System Configuration and Setup 2-23
button