Updating The Bios - NEC Versa LX User Manual

There are two ways to invoke the Versa's STF feature, one automatic and one
manual.
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After 30 minutes of inactivity, your 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 Versa.
3% power remaining in the system, the Versa automatically
performs a Save to File.

Updating the BIOS

Use the BIOS Update Diskette (BUDLite) to update your Versa system BIOS.
Specifically, the BIOS is the code transmitted onto the ROM (Read-Only
Memory) on your system.
improvements or fixes to the current system BIOS have
been made. Your authorized dealer or Support Services
representative can help you determine this.
You should only use the BIOS upgrade diskette for your specific model.
Performing the BIOS Update
Use the following procedure to perform the actual BIOS update.
1. Make sure that the computer is operating under AC power, and that the
power is off. Insert the BIOS Update diskette into diskette
drive A.
2. Power on the computer with the diskette in drive A. The computer boots and
automatically loads the utility. A message similar to the following appears:
The BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa system
which is docked. If your Versa is docked, please exit the BIOS Update Utility, power
down, and undock your Versa before running the utility. Plug in your AC cable before
restarting the flash utility.
3. Press
The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette's
BIOS version. The Main menu appears.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Display BIOS Version" option on the
Main menu. Use this option to check the currently installed BIOS version
and the version of the new replacement BIOS.
2-24 System Configuration and Setup
Note:
When the status bar indicates that there is only
Note:
You only need to update the BIOS if significant
Enter to continue.
+ button
Fn Power