Maintenance Manual

Apx. F BIOS/KBC/EC Update Appendices
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Apx. F ÉÉBIOS Rewrite Procedures
Appendix F BIOS/KBC/EC Update
When updating the BIOS and EC/KBC set floppy diskette including updated program into
the floppy drive and turn on the computer while holding down following key.
• In case of updating the BIOS (Tilde key)
• In case of updating the KBC/EC Tab
The power is automatically turned off as soon as the beep sound is heard and completion
message is displayed when updating has been finished. Make sure with T&D whether
updating has been done.
Caution: The power must not be turned off during the rewrite. If the write operation fails,
the machine may not start up.