NEC VERSA DOCK Service Manual page 19

The system prompts you when the process is complete.
1. Scan the BIOS Update Diskette for computer viruses.
The diskette is ready for use.
6. Follow the instructions below for performing the actual BIOS update.
Performing the BIOS Update
Use the following procedure to perform the actual BIOS update.
1. Make sure the NEC Versa is operating under AC power, and that the power
is off. Insert the BIOS Update diskette into diskette drive A.
1. 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 NEC BIOS Update Utility should not be used to modify the BIOS in a Versa system
which is docked. If your NEC Versa is docked, please exit the BIOS Update Utility,
power down, and undock your NEC Versa before running the utility. Plug in your power
cable before restarting the flash utility.
1. Press
Enter
The utility checks the currently installed BIOS version and the diskette's
BIOS version. The Main menu appears.
1. 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.
1. Highlight the "Install New BIOS" option and press
1. Press Y and then press
you to remove the diskette in drive A.
1. Remove the diskette and press any key to continue. The utility updates the
BIOS.
Power off your computer. The next time you power on your computer, you
will have the latest NEC Versa LX or SX computer BIOS revision level.
8. Enter Setup to restore the default parameter settings.
to continue.
. After a brief pause, a message appears telling
Enter
.
Enter
System Configuration and Setup 2-3