Flash BIOS update - LFJT19A
for IBM(R) NetVista(R) 6644, 6645, and 6646 computers
README

This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on
NetVista(R) model 6644-xx, 6645-xx, and 6646-xx 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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1. Click Start -> Find -> Files and Folders.
2. Type lf1z19usa.exe in the search box, Click Find Now. This
   will locate the lf1z19usa.exe file you just downloaded.
3. Double-click the icon for lf1z19usa.exe.
4. Click Next. Read the license agreement
5. Click I Agree. The installation folder should be
   C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\LF1Z19US.
6. Click Finish. You will be prompted with a message stating
   "The specified output folder does not exist. Create it?"
7. Click Yes. You will be prompted with a message stating
   "The package has been delivered successfully."
8. Click OK.


Installing the update
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1. Close all open applications.
2. Click Start -> Run.
3. Type C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\LF1Z19US\SETUP.EXE, then click OK.
   The destination directory should be C:\FlashOS\.
4. Click Next. You will be prompted with a message stating
   "Setup has finished copying files to your computer. Before
   you can use the program, you must restart Windows or your
   computer. Choose one of the following options and click OK
   to finish Setup."
5. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
6. Click OK. Wait for Windows to restart.
7. Click Start -> Run.
8. Type C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\LF1Z19US\QUICKFLASH.EXE.
9. Click OK.
10. Select Client Mode.
11. Click Flash System. Wait until you see a message stating
    "BIOS Flash Update Successful! You must reboot your system
    for the changes to take effect."
12. Click OK.
13. Click File -> Exit.
14. Shutdown and restart your system for the changes to take
    effect.


Testing for successful installation
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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 LFKT19.0.


Flash Changes
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General Information:
Models 6644, 6645, and 6646 BIOS are year 2000 ready.

LFJTxxA is the flash diskette level.
LFKTxxA 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 LFKTxxA/LFJTxxA:

LFKT16A/LFJT16A:
- Initial Release

LFKT17A/LFJT17A:
- RTC stops when the battery is replaced
- Add SST support to the OS Flash Program

LFKT18A/LFJT18A:
- IBM Embedded Security code enhancement
- Fix Keyboard LED lights problem
- OS Flash Support Enhancement
- DMI Structures Update
- Added Processor Patch files for processor ID 686
- Add Sony HiFD support

LFKT19A/LFJT19A:
- Invalid Change Request when IBM Embedded Security is initialized
- Hang during POST after draining CMOS


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