User`s guide

Upgrading the BIOS
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If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and exit code.
Upgrading the BIOS
Preparing for the Upgrade
Before upgrading the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS
settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
Follow these steps to record the current BIOS settings:
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the splash screen.
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note: If you are not familiar with BIOS settings for the system, make sure you complete
step two. You need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.
Creating a Bootable Diskette
To create a bootable diskette, do the following:
1. Use a DOS system to create the diskette.
2. Insert a diskette in drive A.
3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type:
format a:/s
or, for a formatted diskette, type:
sys a:
4. Press <Enter>