COUFLASH.EXE SYSTEMS SUPPORTED -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- All Aptiva 2134/2159/2176 systems. DESCRIPTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This bootable diskette updates the BIOS level of 2134, 2159 and 2176 systems to level BST__4I/BFL__4N, whichever is appropriate. Updates in this level of BIOS: - Added DVD identification. - Fixed timings for DMA modes. - Added LBA seek command support. - Fixed return codes for INT 13H Extension failures. - Set up interrupt vectors if any drive is connected. - Don't wait for reset on warm boot. - Fixed ATAPI drive detection issues. - Set default parallel port mode to extended capabilities port (ECP). - Don't spin up disks coming out of Standby. - Fixed check for real-time clock (RTC) update-in-progress. - Added checks for RTC update-in-progress in power management. - Updated timer interrupt service routine. EXTRACTING THE UPDATE -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1) Format a high density 3.5" diskette. 2) Download the file COUFLASH.EXE to your hard drive. 3) Run COUFLASH.EXE to create the diskette. COUFLASH.EXE creates a bootable diskette which updates the BIOS on the system. INSTALLING THE UPDATE -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *** DO NOT TURN OFF OR REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM WHILE UPDATING THE *** *** BIOS! *** *** *** *** 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. ***