NEC PowerMate CT manual Flash Utility, Online Documentation

FLASH Utility

The system BIOS resides on a flash read only memory (ROM) chip in your system. The FLASH ROM can be updated using the following procedure. Before starting the BIOS update, NECC recommends that you first contact NECC for assistance (see Section 8 for contact information).

Update the FLASH ROM with a BIOS FLASH diskette. The diskette contains the latest version of the BIOS code. You can get the diskette from NECC or download the BIOS from the NECC website. See Section 8 for download and website information.

Update the BIOS from the BIOS FLASH diskette as follows.

1.Write down the BIOS Setup parameters currently set on your system.

2.Turn off the system.

3.Put the flash diskette in drive A, and turn on the system.

4.When the flash upgrade menu appears, choose Update Flash Memory Area from a file.

5.When the menu asks you to enter a path/filename, use the arrow keys to select the “.bio” file and press Enter.

6.The utility asks for confirmation to load the new flash into memory. Select Continue with Programming.

7.After the upgrade completes, remove the diskette.

8.Reboot the system and start the Setup program. Press F9 to reset the BIOS defaults. Use the recorded Setup selections you made at the beginning of this procedure to set the parameters.

Online Documentation

NECC provides Online Documentation that can be accessed directly from an icon on the windows desktop. The Online Documentation provides quick access to information about the computer.

The Online Documentation includes the following modules.

!Preface

Provides navigating pointers, text conventions, legal information, safety notices, and information on setting up a healthy work environment.

!Introducing your PowerMate CT

Describes front and back features, the diskette drive, and important information about your system.

!Using your PowerMate CT

Provides pointers on system care, productivity, and system operation.

!System Guide

Includes information about the system board and BIOS settings, includes pointers on upgrading system components, and provides system specifications and error messages.

!Installing Devices

Provides safety precautions, instructions on removing and replacing system components including covers, 3 1/2-inch and 5 1/4-inch devices, the system board, and optional features and accessories. Also provides configuration information.

System Configuration 2-25