User manual NEC VERSA 6200 WINDOWS 98 UPGRADE INFORMATION

[. . . ] The Windows 98 upgrade is somewhat lengthy and interrupting the process with a loss of power can be catastrophic if the system performs an emergency save-to-file. Background If you are using the FAT16 file-system format (16-bit based File Allocation Table), then the BIOS and the save-to-disk utility (HDPrepEz) do not have to be updated. Note: To identify your computer's file system format, double click on the My Computer desktop icon. Next, right click on the C: drive icon, and select Properties. If the system is running FAT32, it is listed here next to "File system. " If it is FAT16, FAT or FAT 16 appears. CAUTION If you intend to convert your hard drive to the FAT32 file system format we recommend that you first update the BIOS and the save-to-disk utility (HDPrepEz). Failure to do this can result in catastrophic data loss. System Requirements The system requirements for your NEC Versa using Windows 98 are approximately the same as they are for using Windows 95. [. . . ] After the display of warning screens, a menu appears. Select "Install New BIOS" from the menu. When the BIOS update is complete, reboot the system and enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing either the F1 or F2 key as indicated on the screen. Once in the BIOS setup utility, ensure the settings are set as desired or select the factory default settings. The system reboots. Note: The BIOS upgrade process requires that AC power be supplied to the system. The BIOS upgrade process does not execute in the absence of AC power. CAUTION The computer must not be docked while the BIOS upgrade is performed. Installing HDPrepEz Use these steps to install HDPrepEz 1. 9a (Save-to-Disk utility) and set the Save to File feature. Insert the HDPrepEz installation diskette into the floppy drive. Run the "Setup" utility, which is located at the root of the floppy, drive A:\ using the Windows Explorer. Once the installation is complete, reboot your system. While the system is rebooting press the F8 key to get to the Windows 95 Startup menu. Select the "Command prompt only" option to go to a DOS prompt. Navigate to the C:\NECUTILS\HDPREP directory. At the prompt, type LOCK C: and answer "y" to the "Are you sure?" prompt. This allows HDPrepEz to create your save to disk file. Execute the HDPREPEZ. EXE file simply by typing HDPREPEZ at the DOS command prompt. When HDPREPEZ is finished, reboot the system to restart Windows 95. Upgrading To Windows 98 Use these steps to upgrade from Windows 95 to Windows 98. With Windows 95 running, insert the Windows 98 installation CDROM into your system. If your system has Auto Insert Notification enabled, a NEC Versa 6200 Series Windows 98 Upgrade Information 3 Windows 98 graphic appears asking you if you want to upgrade to Windows 98. [. . . ] NEC recommends that you back up your system files. Early during the Windows 98 upgrade process you are prompted to make a Windows 98 bootable Startup diskette, which loads CD-ROM drivers. If your system cannot run both a floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive at the same time, skip this section by selecting "Cancel" at the "Insert diskette" screen. [. . . ]