ODYFLASH.EXE

SYSTEMS SUPPORTED
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All Aptiva 2144/2168 Service Level I systems.


DESCRIPTION
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This bootable diskette updates the BIOS level of 2144 and 2168 systems to
level BG2__0M/BO3__0I, whichever is appropriate.

Updates in this level of BIOS:

 - Fixed ATAPI drive detection issues.
 - Fixed the check for real-time clock (RTC) update-in-progress.
 - Updated timer interrupt service routine.
 - Added checks for RTC update-in-progress in power management.


EXTRACTING THE UPDATE
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1) Format a high density 3.5" diskette.
2) Download the file ODYFLASH.EXE to your hard drive.
3) Run ODYFLASH.EXE to create the diskette.

ODYFLASH.EXE creates a bootable diskette which updates the BIOS on the
system.


INSTALLING THE UPDATE
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***  DO NOT TURN OFF OR REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM WHILE UPDATING THE  ***
***  BIOS!                                                     ***
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***  IRREPARABLE DAMAGE MAY BE DONE TO THE SYSTEM IF IT IS     ***
***  TURNED OFF OR REBOOTED WHILE THE BIOS IS BEING UPDATED.   ***

1) Shut the system down normally.  Be sure it is powered off, not suspended.
2) Place the BIOS update diskette in the diskette drive.
3) Boot the system.
4) A menu will prompt you to enter the desired language.  Choose the appropriate
   language here.
5) You will be asked if you would like to change the serial number.  Choose 'N'
   for no.
6) Next you will be asked if you would like to change the machine type/model.
   Choose 'N' for no.
7) The system BIOS will be updated.  When the BIOS update is complete, remove
   the diskette and press the enter key to reboot the system.  *** Do not do
   this until you are prompted to do so. ***



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