BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
•New versions of system programs
•New features or options
•Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash16 utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Do not install
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the flashit utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish the BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.
Using the Flash16 Utility to Update the BIOS
Follow the steps below to run the Flash16 Utility.
1.Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.Boot the system from the bootable diskette.
4.Run Phlash16.exe z06_3106.wph /mode=3 /x. After flashing the BIOS the system will restart.
5.During POST, press F2 to enter into the BIOS setup screen.
6.Navigate to the Exit page, choose Load Setup Defaults then press ENTER.
7.When a Setup Confirmation appears, choose 'Yes’. The system will restart with the BIOS settings included in the utility.
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