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(( NEC Express5800/110Sa (N8500-248F/250F/302F/353F/466F/468F)
   System BIOS Production Release 11.0 Build 44 )) 
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[ Software name ]     NEC Express5800/110Sa (N8500-248F/250F/302F/353F/466F/468F)
                      system BIOS update module  
[ Registered name ]   ANIL0100.EXE 
[ Copyright (C) ]     NEC Corporation. 
[ Applicable models ] NEC Express5800/110Sa 
[ 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 " NEC Express5800/110Sa (N8500-248F/250F/302F/353F/466F/468F) system BIOS 
update module (hereinafter called this software)" is programmed to handle the 
Microsoft Windows2000 under the NEC Express5800/110Sa.

    <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 
    NEC Express5800/110Sa (N8500-248F/250F/302F/353F/466F/468F)

    Remarks: To study implementing the use of Microsoft Windows2000, be sure to 
             read the "Hardware Correspondence Information" located in the NEC 
             Express5800 Series Microsoft Windows2000 Information pages for 
             configuration . 

- BIOS versions 
    1. Production Release 1.0 Build 11
    2. Production Release 2.0 Build 14
    3. Production Release 4.1 Build 23
    4. Production Release 7.0 Build 32
    5. Production Release 9.0 Build 37

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 4. Check if the displayed BIOS version is one of the above versions.

* BIOS version: Production Release 11.0 Build 44 

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 conditions:
    (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 ANIL0100.EXE to a suitable location. (The C:¥BIOS folder is the 
    download destination in this example.) 
(2) Click the [Start] button, and then click [Run...]. 
(3) Enter "C:¥BIOS¥ANIL0100.EXE" into the "Open" field, then click the [OK] 
    button. 
    You will be prompted to confirm a folder in which to store the extracted 
    files. The software and the explanation files are extracted in the 
    specified folder. 

To see the explanation file (README.TXT), use "Notepad" of Windows NT 4.0.

Remarks: To use Microsoft Windows2000, read thoroughly the Implementing Manual 
         located in the NEC Express5800 Series Microsoft Windows2000 
         Information pages in advance so that no erroneous operation can be 
         conducted. 

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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.
* All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
  of their respective owners.

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