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(( Express5800/100Sa (N8500-292F/294F) system BIOS ))
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[ Software name ] NEC Express5800/100Sa (N8500-292F/294F)
system BIOS update module
[ Registered name ] A201D011.EXE
[ Copyright (C) ] 2000 by NEC Corporation.
[ Applicable models ] NEC Express5800/100Sa
[ Users ] See [Users whose system needs to be updated] below.
[ Software type ] System BIOS
[ Creation method ] Self-extract
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[ Software introduction ]
The "Express5800/100Sa (N8500-292F/294F) system BIOS update module (hereinafter
called this software)" supports to Hard Disk Drive ( N8550-100F/107F ).
<Notes>
Incorrect update operation may cause a system start failure.
Thoroughly read this explanation until fully understanding to update your
system correctly. If an unexpected accident (e.g., power failure,
lightning, shutdown, or noise) during data rewrite processing causes the
system to malfunction or the power supply to be cut off, the equipment is
damaged and fails to operate normally at the worst.In this case, the repair
expenses may be charged to the customer.
[ Users whose system needs to be updated ]
Customers whose model contains the BIOS of any of the versions below
- Models
1.Express5800/100Sa: N8500-292F, N8500-294F
- BIOS versions
1. PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.D006
2. PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.D008
3. PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.D010
Be sure to check if the BIOS version of your system is one of the above
versions. Take the following procedure:
1. Turn on the machine (one of the above models).
2. The start screen of the basic processing unit displays the BIOS version
on line 1 as shown below.
Check if the displayed BIOS version is one of the above versions.
PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.XXXX
If your machine contains Windows NT 4.0, you can also take the following
procedure to check the BIOS version :
1. Start the Windows NT diagnostic program.
(Start -> Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Windows NT Diagnostic)
2. Select System
System: The BIOS information field displays the BIOS version as shown
below.
Check if the displayed BIOS version is one of the above versions.
PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.XXXX
* BIOS version: If PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0.D011 is displayed, there is no
need to update your system. The BIOS equivalent to this BIOS update module
has been applied to the system.
Carefully read the following user license agreement for NEC software before
using the BIOS update module. If you do not agree to the terms of the
agreement, do not download this software. By downloading the software, you
agree to be bound by the terms of the agreement.
[ User license agreement for NEC software ]
This user license agreement is an agreement between you and NEC Corporation.
(hereinafter called NEC). Under the following terms of this agreement NEC
grants you the right to use the software program (hereinafter called "licensed
program"), and you are to agree to the terms. You are to take responsibilities
for the choice, installation, use of the licensed program, or the results of
the usage of the licensed program.
1. Term
(1) This user license agreement goes into effect on the day you receive this
software product.
(2) You may terminate the right to use the licensed program under this user
license agreement at any time by giving NEC a month's or longer notice by
letter.
(3) NEC may terminate your right to use the licensed program at any time if you
fail to comply with the terms of this user license agreement.
(4) Your right to use the licensed program continues to exist until it
terminates in accordance with the provisions of this user license agreement.
(5) When your right to use the licensed program terminates, all of your other
rights under this user license agreement also terminate. You must destroy
the licensed program, all the copies of the licensed program, and the
related documents (e.g., manuals) provided with the licensed program as
soon as your right to use the licensed program terminates.
2. Use right
You may use the licensed program only on NEC Express server
(NEC Express5800/100 series) using your Microsoft Windows NT, Novell NetWare,
or IntranetWare.
3. Copy, alteration, and linkage of the licensed program
(1) You may make a copy of the licensed program only to use it as a backup copy
in case program data is lost or destroyed. However, this is not the case if
the licensed program is installed in fixed storage. In this case, you may
keep it only to use in case the storage medium of the licensed program is
lost or destroyed.
(2) You must give the expressions of the copyright of the licensed program and
other rights to all the copies of the licensed program.
(3) Unless otherwise specified in this user license agreement, you may not use,
copy, alter, or link the licensed program, you may not reproduce it in
publications or networks, or you may not make your own decision on handling
it in any other ways.
(4) You may not copy the related documents (e.g., manuals) provided with the
licensed program or reproduce them in publications or networks under any
circumstances.
(5) This user license agreement is not to transfer the intellectual property
for the licensed program to you.
4. Transfer of the licensed program
(1) You may transfer all of your rights under this user license agreement only
if satisfying all the following condition:
(a) You are to transfer this user license agreement, the licensed program,
all the copies of the licensed program, and the related documents
(e.g., manuals) provided with the licensed program, and retain none of
them.
(b) The recipient agrees to the terms of this user license agreement.
(2) Unless otherwise specified in this user license agreement, you may not loan
or
transfer the licensed program or the right to use it to a third party, or
you may not make your own decision on handling it in any other ways.
5. Decompilation
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the licensed program.
6. Term of a guarantee
(1) NEC does not give any guarantee for the licensed program. You are to be
liable and to pay for problems arising from the use of the licensed program.
(2) Irrespective of the term (1), when NEC corrects licensed-program errors
(bugs), NEC may, at its discretion, provide an error-corrected program,
a program for correction (hereinafter called a modification program), or
information for correction by an NEC-decided method. The modification
program provided to you is regarded as the licensed program.
7. No liability
NEC assumes no liability for your lost profit, damages arising from special
circumstances (including damages which NEC can or could foresee), or damages
you are asked for by any third party.
8. Others
Disputes over this user license agreement are to be settled at the Tokyo
District Court as the exclusively agreed competent court.
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BIOS update procedures
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Take the following procedure to extract this software and update the old BIOS:
[ Extraction procedure ]
(1) Download A201D011.EXE to a suitable location. (The C:¥BIOS folder is the
download destination in this example.)
(2) Click the [Start] button, and then [Run...].
(3) Enter "C:¥BIOS¥A201D011.EXE" into the "Open" field, then click the [OK]
button.
This software and the explanation file are extracted in the C:¥BIOS folder.
To see the explanation file (README.TXT), use "Notepad" of Windows NT 4.0.
Read the drive and folder names in the explanation file as the names in
accordance with your operating environment.
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[ Trademarks and copyright ]
The copyright for this software is held by NEC.
* Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S.A. and other countries.
* Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Copyright NEC Corporation 2000
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