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IBM-AUSTRIA - PC-HW-Support 30 Aug 1999 |
Flash Memory (2625)
Flash Memory
BIOS, System setup programs, and diagnostic tests are stored in flash
memory.
Flash Memory Update
A flash memory update is required for
new versions.
When Updating Flash Memory
During the flash update do not:
- Power-off the computer.
- Disconnect the AC Adapter.
- Remove the battery.
- Lift the keyboard.
- Press any key.
On certain systems, updating flash memory can reset all customer's
configuration settings to the default values.
The following steps bypass the
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files, so the customer's
configuration setting are not reset to the default values.
To update the flash memory
- Power-off the computer.
- Install the battery pack and connect the AC Adapter.
- Insert the update diskette in drive A.
- Power-on the computer.
- When the message Starting PC DOS appears, press F5
to bypass the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
- At the prompt, select Country Language
then press Enter.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
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