README.TXT 05-03-2002 CDC Flash BIOS version 2.10 for Satellite 1005 ============================================================================= This BIOS is applicable to the following models: Satellite 1000-S157 Satellite 1000-S158 Satellite 1005-S157 Satellite 1005-S158 For purposes of this document, the term "Satellite 1005" is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above. ============================================================================= This archive contains the following files: README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format README.COM Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions 1360D21.EXE Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette INSTINFO.BAT DOS batch file that creates install disk and displays README file This BIOS version is Windows XP compatible and supports ACPI functionality ********************************** CAUTION! ********************************* ***************************************************************************** During the upgrading of your computers BIOS, if the computer loses power or fails to complete the process of upgrading the BIOS, the existing BIOS in the computer may become damaged. It is recommended that all PCMCIA cards be removed from the system prior to upgrading the BIOS. Also advisable is disconnecting any connected printers, scanners, external mice, or other connected devices. ******************** BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ************************* ***************************************************************************** This release of the electronic distribution BIOS utilizes a self-extracting ZIP file that, when run under Windows or Win-OS2, creates a bootable BIOS installation diskette. Since you're reading this, you were obviously able to extract the downloaded file. If you also created the BIOS installation diskette as a part of the extraction process, you're ready to follow the installation instructions below. If you didn't create the installation diskette during the extraction phase, or if you extracted the downloaded file with PKUnZip or WinZip, you can create the installation diskette by executing the INSTINFO program from the DOS command prompt. Install this BIOS using the following steps: WINDOWS 3.x: o Close all open programs o From Program Manager, click on File/Exit Windows Windows exits to a MS-DOS command prompt o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:) o Press Ctrl-Alt-Del (press and hold the <Ctrl> and <Alt> keys and press the <Del> key) to restart the system OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS o Close all open programs o Shut down the operating system o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:) o Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del or turning the computer OFF then on again The computer will boot MS-DOS from the BIOS installation diskette, and initiate the Flash BIOS installation routine. When the Flash BIOS installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically. When the screen goes black after the BIOS installs, eject the BIOS installation diskette. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RELEASE --------------------------------------------- If you are unable to use the Windows self-extractor, the self-extracting ZIP archive can be extracted by executing it from a DOS prompt or it can be extracted using PKUNZIP 2.04G or an equivalent UnZIP utility. A DOS batch file, INSTINFO.BAT is provided in the ZIP archive which will create the BIOS installation diskette. If all else fails, you can execute the self-extracting diskette image manually. This file is named 1360D21.EXE , and needs a parameter of A: (1360D21 A:) to successfully create the diskette in drive A: The self-extracting diskette image, 1360D21.EXE , will run under MS-DOS or a command prompt under Windows 95/98, NT, or OS/2. PLEASE NOTE that long directory names in the path where the self-extracting image file is stored under Windows 9x or NT will cause the self-extracting image to abort. Long directory names are supported under OS/2. CHANGE HISTORY -------------- Version 2.10 04-25-2002 o VGA BIOS was updated from 2494 to 2566 to support the Sharp display panel. o Added support for the Celeron 1.13GHZ CPU. Version 2.00 04-25-2002 o Corrected a problem where, although the FDD controller is disabled in BIOS, the FDD can still be used under Windows XP. o Corrected a problem where, after enabling the supervisor and boot on password, during the password request, pressing "F2" first, will pop up "Entering Setup" message, but the system cannot enter the BIOS setup menu. o Corrected a problem where, with the FDD module installed, if the secondary channel in the BIOS setup menu is disabled, the system will not boot to the operating system. o Corrected a problem where, Fn + F5 would not work. o A function was added to support the Intel chipset A6/B1 and to update the VGA BIOS to V2554. o A function was added to support a Korean keyboard. **end**Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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