CMOS Reset (Aptiva 2165 - SL-A)


CMOS Reset

This system does not deny access to BIOS Setup Utility.
Execute 'Load BIOS Default Settings' in BIOS Setup to clear the corrupted CMOS data.


  Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure


NOTE: The flash update procedure does not change the model number and serial number information in BIOS.

  1.  Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with AWDFLASH.EXE and VXXYYZZ.BIN files

    NOTE: The AWDFLASH.EXE is flash utility programs.
     The VXXYYZZ.BIN is a BIOS source code binary file.

  2.  Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.

      -WARNING- Do not boot with any memory related driver such as  HIMEM.SYS, EMS.SYS ....

  3.  At the DOS prompt, type A:> AWDFLASH VXXYYZZ.BIN and then press Enter.
  4.  The screen shows: 'Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)'.
     Type Y if you want to save old bios data, and N if you do not.
  5.  When the screen shows: 'Are You Sure To Program (y/n)', type Y to flash and update the system BIOS.
  6.  The program updates the BIOS automatically.
  7.  Wait for the update to complete.

      -WARNING- Do not turn off the system power while the BIOS is  programming, or the flash ROM will be destroyed.

  8.  Press F1 to Reset (or press F10 to exit) the system after the BIOS is completely updated.


BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number

The model number and serial number information is stored in BIOS ROM and displayed in the 'Model Information' of BIOS Setup main menu.
If a repair is completed by replacing the system board or installing a new BIOS ROM, then you need to enter the original system's model number and serial number in the new BIOS ROM.

To enter the model number and serial number into BIOS:

  1.  Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with VPD.EXE files.
  2.  Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.

      -WARNING- Do not boot with any memory related driver such as  HIMEM.SYS, EMS.SYS ....

  3.  At the DOS prompt, type A:>VPD then press Enter.
     You will be asked if you want to update the serial number, type Y to continue.  When the screen shows:

    Serial Number:

     Enter the serial number and press Enter to continue.
     You can type a maximum of 7 characters (without spaces).

     Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.

  4.  Type A:>VPD and press Enter to display and verify the input model number  and serial number information.

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