Flash BIOS update - bootable diskette version for IBM(R) NetVista(R) 2179 and 6643 systems PRJT59A Installation README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on IBM NetVista(R) model 2179 and 6643 systems. BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations, including interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip. Your computer uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS chip to update the BIOS. Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS Configuration Utility. These settings may have to be re-entered after updating the BIOS. Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. Downloading the update ---------------------- 1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Extracting the update --------------------- Installing this update involves creating a BIOS flash diskette and running the flash program from the diskette. Before you begin, have a blank 1.44 MB diskette ready. 1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders. 2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Type prjt59a.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the prjt59a.exe file you just downloaded. 4. Double-click the prjt59a.exe icon. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be extracted to the diskette. Installing the update --------------------- 1. Close all open applications. 2. Leave the diskette in the A: drive, and shut down and restart the computer to start the BIOS flash program. 3. When you are prompted to select a country, press the number on your keyboard which corresponds to the country in which you are using the computer. For example, press 1 for the United States. 4. Press Enter. You will be prompted with the current serial number of your machine. 5. If the serial number is correct, press N. You will be prompted with the current machine type/model number of your machine. 6. If the machine type/model number is correct, press N. You will be prompted with the following message: *************************************************************** * Your system can be enabled to use enhanced security. If you * * enable enhanced security, and you lose or forget your * * administrator password, your system board will have to be * * replaced. Do you want to enable enhanced security on your * * system? (Y/N) * *************************************************************** 7. Unless you know exactly what the enhanced security features entail, press N. You will be prompted with the following message: *************************************************************** * Would you like to change the logos displayed during * * startup (Y/N) ? * *************************************************************** 8. Press N. 9. Wait until you see a message stating ****************************** * POST/BIOS update completed * ****************************** ****************************************** * Remove the diskette from the drive and * * Press Enter to restart the system. * ****************************************** 10. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 11. Press Enter. Testing for successful installation ----------------------------------- 1. Click Start, highlight Programs, highlight Access IBM, then click IBM System Information. If IBM System Information is not installed on your system, install it using your Software Selections CD. 2. Verify that the BIOS version is PRKT59AUS. Flash Changes ------------- PRJTxxA is the flash diskette level. PRKTxxA is the binary image level. (BIOS) NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added in 01, it is also in 02, 03 etc. CHANGES for PRKTxxA/PRJTxxA: PRJT36A - Initial release of BIOS PRJT38A - Added support for PIII processors - Added support for serial debug port PRJT39A - Added support for Alert On LAN - Fixed USB wake up problem from S1 - Fixed USB keyboard error for Processor speeds of 733Mhz and greater PRJT40A - Fixed Japanese keyboard problem - Enabled POST error for keyboard not plugged in PRJT41A - Initial ship level for systems with PIII processors PRJT42A - Set Fixed Base Frequency for Celeron(66/100) & PIII(133/133). PRJT43A - Fixed floppy drive being reported as removeable disk. PRJT44A - Fixed keyboard error on Celeron systems. PRJT47A - Changed CPU Serial Number default to Disabled. PRJT51A - Fixed Password Support - Fixed POST Error after Running WindowsNT - Fixed Setup Exit Messages - Fixed Video on Resume from Hibernation PRJT52A - Fixed Setup Defaults for LCCM Support - Enable Keyboard/Mouse with Network/Audio Disabled - Remove Floppy Icon in WinME with Diskette Disabled PRJT53A - Fixed >32GB Hard Disk Boundary Problem - Fixed Power-on Password Problem - Fixed USB Floppy Boot Failure - Fixed International Keyboard Support in Windows PRJT57A - Fixed 6-Character Password Problem - Added Win2000 Ultra DMA Support PRJT58A - Fixed Video BIOS full screen MS-DOS prompt problem displaying Korean. PRJT59A - Fixed Video BIOS problem with MS-DOS prompt. Trademarks ---------- IBM and NetVista are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 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