NCR 7401 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 7: BIOS Updating Procedures 7-3
3. Apply power to the terminal so the CD-ROM drive can be opened.
4. Insert the BIOS update CD.
NCR BIOS and BIOS Update Software
LPIN: A370-0022-0100
5. Boot the terminal.
6. Press F2 at the screen prompt to enter the Setup Utility.
7. In the Advanced menu, select I/O Device Configuration.
8. Verify that LPT 1 Mode is set to ECP.
9. Go back to the Advanced menu, select Multiple ROM Menu.
10. Set the Parallel CD-ROM Boot to Enabled.
11. Exit Setup and Save Changes.
As the terminal reboots, you should see a message during boot
indicating that the CD-ROM has been recognized:
Micro Solutions BACKPACK CD-ROM v0.3
. . .
Booting from BACKPACK CD
Starting MS-DOS
12. Follow the screen prompts on the client to update the BIOS. You
can select two methods to run the update program.
Automatic BIOS Update – update process runs unattended
Note: You will see a prompt for terminal model and serial
number information if the program detects invalid information
in the current BIOS, or if you are replacing the Processor Board,
in which case there is not model/serial number information in
the BIOS.
Important: Model/Serial Number is mandatory for FitClient
operation.
Interactive BIOS Update – permits you to input/replace the
model/serial number information that is stored in the BIOS.
Note: Model/Serial number data that is currently stored in the
BIOS is displayed during power up.