Flash BIOS update - bootable diskette version
for IBM NetVista 6837 and 6847 systems
W0JT14A
README

This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on
NetVista(R) model 6837-xxx and 6847-xxx computers.

BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations,
including interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives,
and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip.  Your computer
uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a 
flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS
chip to update the BIOS.

Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS
Configuration Utility.  These settings may have to be re-entered
after updating the BIOS.

Print this file so that you can refer to it during the
installation.  


Downloading the update
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1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save 
   the downloaded file.


Extracting the update
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Installing this update involves creating a BIOS flash diskette and
running the flash program from the diskette.  Before you begin,
have a blank 1.44 MB diskette ready.

1. Click Start, then click Find, and then click Files and Folders.
2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive.
3. Type w0jt14a.exe in the search box, Click Find Now.  This
   will locate the w0jt14a.exe file you just downloaded.
4. Double-click the icon for w0jt14a.exe.
5. Follow the onscreen prompts.  The necessary files will be
   extracted to the diskette.


Installing the update
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1. Close all open applications.
2. Leave the diskette in the A: drive, and shut down and restart
   the computer to start the BIOS flash program. You are prompted
   to select your country.
3. Press enter. The serial number is displayed and you are asked
   if you would like to update the serial number.
4. Press N. The machine type/model number is displayed. You are asked
   if you would like to update the model/type.
5. Press N. The current BIOS level is compared with that of the update.
   If the update is of a greater level than on your system, a message
   is displayed stating "THE POST/BIOS CODE IN THE SYSTEM IS THE SAME 
   VERSION AS THAT ON THE DISKETTE. PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE. PRESS ESC
   TO CANCEL." 
6. Press Enter. 
7. Once the Flash update is complete and you are prompted to do so, 
   remove the diskette and press enter to reboot the system.

WARNING: Do not under any circumstance power off or restart the system
   during the Flash update procedure. Doing so will critically damage
   your system.


Testing for successful installation
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To verify that the BIOS update was successful, do the following: 

1. Click Start.
2. Click Programs.
3. Click Access IBM.
4. Click IBM System Information. If IBM System Information is not
   installed on your system, install it using your Software
   Selections CD.
5. Verify that the BIOS version is IBM BIOS ver W0KT14.0.


Flash Changes
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W0JTXXA is the flash diskette level.
W0KTXXA is the binary image level. (BIOS)
NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added in 01, it is
      also in 02, 03 etc.

CHANGES for W0KTxxA/W0JTxxA:

W0KT13A/W0JT13A:
- Initial Release

W0KT14A/W0JT14A:
- Added support for additional USB devices
- Added support for SST revision level "A" flash parts
- Fix hang at power up if Microtech USB scanner is attached
- Displaying assets tag information in SMBIOS
- Fix modem failure on COM2


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