Preparing The Bios Upgrade Diskette - NEC VERSA LX Service And Reference Manual

Note:
NEC CSD 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, Fax (801) 981-3133 or access the web site,
www.nec-computers.com to download the most current BIOS update software.
Note:
outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact a local NEC
CSD office or dealer in your country.
Reference the booklet, "Getting Service and Support in Asia,
Australia, and Europe," to find out how to contact the local
office in your country.
Only use the BIOS upgrade diskette for your specific model and be sure to
prepare the diskette before upgrading the BIOS.

Preparing the BIOS Upgrade Diskette

Before using the BIOS upgrade 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 Upgrade diskette.
1. Scan your hard drive for any computer viruses.
2. Enable the diskette for write access.
3. Insert the diskette into the file bay drive.
4. Type a:install or b:install (depending upon the hardware configuration) at
the DOS prompt and follow the on-screen instructions.
Install.bat copies the DOS system files from your hard drive onto the BIOS
Upgrade diskette to make it BIOS flash ready.
The system prompts you when the process is complete.
5. Scan the BIOS Upgrade diskette for computer viruses.
The diskette is ready for use.
6. Follow the instructions for performing the BIOS update.
You only need to update the BIOS if
If you purchased and are using this computer
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