Other Bios Setup Options; Updating The Bios; Obtaining The Bios Update - NEC VERSA FX Service And Reference Manual

Other BIOS Setup Options

BIOS Setup offers other options, including the following:
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Change Language Setting — Controls the BIOS setup language display. English,
Japanese, and French are the available options.
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Refresh Battery — Launches the Refresh Battery utility. Once launched, the utility fully
discharges your battery to eliminate any residual memory effect. Once refreshed, your
battery is conditioned to recharge to its full capacity. To recharge the battery, connect
your NEC Versa to AC power. This process may take up to four hours to complete.
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Auto Configuration with Defaults — Loads default configuration settings.
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Save Settings and Exit — Accepts changes made to current settings, saves to CMOS,
and exits BIOS Setup.
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Exit Without Saving — Reverts to previously selected settings and exits Setup.

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
You only need to update the BIOS if 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.
To update the system BIOS you must:
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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

Obtaining the BIOS Update

If you are informed that the default BIOS needs an update, contact NEC CSD Support Services
at (800) 632-4525, Fax (801) 981-3133, or access the web site, www.nec-computers.com to
obtain a copy of the BIOS update.
Note
If you purchased and are using this computer outside the U.S. or Canada, please
contact a local NEC CSD or dealer in your country.
Reference the booklet, "Getting Services and Support in Asia, Australia, and Europe," to find out
how to contact the local office in your country.
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