BIOS Update Readme
BIOS Update Instruction for  Digital Signage Controller PBAEVL01-(DE-945CD)


Important Notes:
•	 Before initiating a BIOS update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions
              included in this document. You may wish to print the instructions for easy reference.
              If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your Notebook may not function properly.  
              We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply 
              (Preferably with UPS).

•	Before updating the BIOS on the  Digital Signage Controller PBAEVL01-(DE-945CD), manually record all BIOS settings that have been changed (from default) so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update.


BIOS Update With floppy Disk

Step 1-Creating BIOS flashing boot disk

You will need a blank floppy diskette.
1.	Down Load and Extract BIOS_Flashing_Boot_Disk.zip file
2.	Create a Bootable floppy Disk using DRDFLASH.EXE (BIOS flashing boot disk)
3.	Save the DRDFLASH.EXE to a temporary directory.
4.	Double-click the DRDFLASH.EXE to create the boot disk.
5.	Insert a blank floppy disk and Click OK to create the boot disk.

Step 2- BIOS Upgrade Procedure

1.	Extract the BIOS files to the Floppy Disk Created in Step 1
2.	Plug in the USB floppy drive 
3.	Restart the Unit and ensure the Boot order lists the floppy drive as First Boot Device
4.	When the Unit boots to the floppy disk type RUNME.BAT and Press Enter key to update the BIOS.

CAUTION!!! DO NOT POWER DOWN the Notebook before the update is complete. This update will take up to 2 minutes.

5.	The BIOS has now been updated.






BIOS Update with Bootable USB Device

You can use this method if you do not have a floppy disk drive. You will need a bootable USB device, such as a USB thumb drive or USB external hard drive. (Information on how to create a bootable USB device is listed at the end of this document.)

1.	Extract the BIOS files to the BIOS folder of the memory key.
2.	Plug in the bootable memory key.
3.	Restart the Unit and ensure the boot order lists the memory key as the first device.
4.	When the Unit boots to the memory key, navigate to the BIOS folder and type RUNME.BAT

CAUTION!!! DO NOT POWER DOWN the Notebook before the update is complete. This update will take up to 2 minutes.

5.	When the update is completed, remove the USB device and restart the Notebook.

6.	The BIOS has now been updated.



Creating a Bootable USB Device
Making a USB flash device into a bootable drive is not as simple as creating bootable floppy
disks. Please refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer of your USB device for
information on how to create a bootable USB device. Additionally, you may refer to any of the
following websites for tips on creating bootable USB devices. 

•	Make your Thumb Drive Bootable at
             http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1846793,00.asp

•	How to Boot from a USB Device at
             http://www.weethet.nl/english/hardware_bootfromusbstick.php


You can also search for additional resources on the web for creating bootable USB devices.
Search on “How to create bootable USB drives”.