Setup and Operation 2-19To use the BIOS Update utility, the system configuration must be set to 640 KB of basememory with the programming voltage enabled. Error and warning messages that might bedisplayed when using the BIOS Update utility are listed in Section 4, Troubleshooting andRepair.PrecautionsThe BIOS Update utility diskette saves the old BIOS version. Make sure the diskette is notwrite-protected. If attempting to use a diskette that has updated another unit, a messagewarns that the original BIOS may not be restored. If updating more than one system, firstmake a copy of the original diskette for each system before using the diskette.Downloading the Update UtilityTo receive the latest version of the BIOS Update utility, perform the following steps.1. Log onto NEC's BBS by dialing (508)-635-4706. The BBS parameters are asfollows.n Baud rate: 300 to 9600 bpsn Parity: nonen Data bits: 8n Stop bits: 12. Once connected, a name and password must be entered. When connecting for thefirst time, a questionnaire must be completed.3. At the NEC/Technologies Bulletin Board main menu, type F and then press En-ter for the File Menu.4. At the File Menu, type D and then press Enter for download.5. Type the file name, L440nB3.EXE, and press Enter. Insert the correct revisionnumber in place of the n.6. Press Enter again.7. Set the default protocol on the BBS.8. The BBS displays a prompt that it is ready to send the file. Perform the software'sdownload transfer procedure. The files are sent to the hard drive. Execute the fileto create a bootable disk. A message prompts you to insert a 1.44-MB diskettedrive in drive A. Make sure that it is a high-density diskette. Press any key tocontinue.After pressing any key, the diskette is formatted and the BIOS update files arecopied to the diskette.
