Flash BIOS update - PTJT11A for IBM(R) NetVista(R) 6269 computers for IBM(R) Aptiva(R) 2194 computers README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) for use with NetVista 6269 computers and Aptiva 2194 computers using the Intel 810e core chipset, this does not include the 2194-23B, 2194-32B, and the 2194-441. 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 ---------------------- 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 --------------------- 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, Find, Files and Folders. 2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Type ptjt11a.exe in the search box, Click Find Now. This will locate the ptjt11a.exe file you just downloaded. 4. Double-click the icon for ptjt11a.exe. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be extracted to the diskette. Installing the update --------------------- 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. 3. When you are prompted to select a country, press the number on your keyboard which corresponds to the country in which you are using the computer. For example, press 1 for the United States. 4. Press Enter. You will be prompted with the current serial number of your machine. 5. If the serial number is correct, press N. You will be prompted with the current machine type/model number of your machine. 6. If the machine type/model number is correct, press N. You will be prompted with the following message: *************************************************************** * Would you like to change the logos displayed during * * startup (Y/N) ? * *************************************************************** 7. Press N. 8. Wait until you see a message stating ****************************** * POST/BIOS update completed * ****************************** ****************************************** * Remove the diskette from the drive and * * Press Enter to restart the system. * ****************************************** 9. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 10. Press Enter. Testing for successful installation ----------------------------------- 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 PTKT11.0. Flash Changes ------------- General Information: PTJTxxA is the flash diskette level. PTKTxxA 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 PTKTxxA/PTJTxxA: PTKT05A/PTJT05A: - Initial Release PTKT06A/PTJT06A: - Change Video Subvendor/subsystem id PTKT07A/PTJT07A: - Change Video subsystem id PTKT08A/PTJT08A: - Improve system performance when two different size DIMMs are installed. - Add keyboard and mouse wake from Standby state - Minor tweaks to speed up boot time - System will not flash from Ram Drive. - CD Boot code does not work on 2-track, 1-session disc - USB Legacy keyboard support improvements - System hangs with corrupt/empty Ethernet EEPROM PTKT09A/PTJT09A: - Corrupt setup time/date menu - System hangs without keyboard attached - Change default CPU patches from CPUID 683 to 681 - SMBIOS data structure for memory incorrect - System reboots and powers off following AC power on PTKT10A/PTJT10A: - Commercial version of Win98 won't install with usb keyboard - Time of day clock sometimes hangs after battery change - Add support for SST flash parts - Shorten boot time - System dosn't always enter standby - System hangs if power cord pulled while in standby mode - Add boot support for Sony HiFD drives - System serial number not included in DMI structures PTKT11A/PTJT11A: - Add support for 933 mhz processors Trademarks ---------- IBM, Aptiva, and NetVista are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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