Performing The Bios Update - NEC VERSA FX Service And Reference Manual

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Remove the screw and bay cover.

Locate the dip switch block. Using a fine-tipped object, change switch 5 to "ON" to enable

BIOS flash.

can damage the system.

Note

The system memory expansion slots are also located here. Therefore, if you need to

install/replace SO-DIMM modules, you might want to do so while the system is already

disassembled.

Replace the memory module bay cover and screw.

Turn over the system.

Follow the instructions later in this chapter, "Performing the BIOS Update."

Performing the BIOS Update

Follow these steps to perform the BIOS update.

Make sure that the computer is operating under AC power and that the power is off. Insert

the BIOS Update diskette into the floppy diskette drive.

Power on the computer with the diskette in the floppy diskette drive. The computer boots

and automatically loads the utility. Read the message that displays and follow the

instructions.

Press

Enter

The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette's BIOS version. The

Main menu appears.

Never use a pencil to change switch settings. Residue from the pencil

BIOS flash switch enabled

Dip switches 2, 3, 4, and 5 set to "On

to continue.

System Configuration and Setup 2-21

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