NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, ensure you are connected to a known good electrical outlet and that you do not interrupt the BIOS flash process. Loss of power or an interruption during the BIOS flash process can cause damage to the system board.
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
Turn on the computer and press <F12> during POST to access the Boot Menu.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer and try again.
Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD and select boot from "CD/DVD/CD-RW
Drive".
Select "Upgrade your system BIOS" from the menu.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the update is complete, the computer automatically reboots.
NOTE: To enter the system setup program, press <F2> during POST. Press <Esc> and select Save/Exit if you make modifications; otherwise, select Exit and then press <Enter> to exit the system setup.
Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from the drive.
