NCR 7401 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 7: BIOS Updating Procedures
Introduction
The terminal's BIOS can be updated using a parallel CD-ROM drive
and software available on bootable CD-ROM media. The drivers
necessary to run the CD-ROM are temporarily installed during boot.
This chapter describes this procedure.
It is also possible to perform a BIOS update using a network
connection. Refer to the NCR FitClient Software User's Guide for
information about that procedure.
Crisis Recovery
In the event the BIOS becomes corrupt, such as the result of a power
failure during the BIOS Update procedure, you can use the method
discussed later in this chapter in the BIOS Crisis Recovery section to
recover the BIOS.
Prerequisites
The following are required on the 7401 in order to perform a BIOS
update using a CD.
Bootable CD-ROM drive
Integrated 7401-F058/F059
External 2336-K007 (Parallel CD-ROM – Series 5 or Series 6)
The terminal BIOS must be 1.02.00.00 or greater.
MicroSolutions BackPack CD-ROM Series 6 requires BIOS
2.1.1.1 or greater
Keyboard
NCR BIOS and BIOS Update Software
(LPIN: A370-0022-0100)