This flash BIOS update is for use on 2153 Aptiva systems using the
AMD K6 processor. It installs one of the following BIOS levels on the
system: V70EN2B, V70EN4B or V70EN5H.

Executing this file will run a program which creates a bootable floppy.
Booting the computer off of the floppy will flash the BIOS, updating it to
the most current level. This can solve conflicts with new hardware and software that require information not in the original BIOS in order to
interact with the system.

This update helps to resolve several serious issues with the 2153
machine type systems, and I strongly suggest users also apply the
other critical update for 2153 models, the ALi IDE/AGP drivers.

For this update and more details see 2153 Critical Updates.

Downloadable File:

FLYFLSH.EXE
[876,275 bytes]
Released 10/22/98

Important Note:

This BIOS is for systems with the AMD K6 processor only. It will not work on 2153 systems using the Intel Celeron CPU (E28, E29, E1H, E1P, E3H, E3P, E3T, E4A).

Applicable Countries:

Australia, Canada, China, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Ireland, United States

NOTE: This file is for English language systems only.

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Installation:

Download the FLYFLSH.EXE file to your hard drive
Insert a blank 3.5" floppy diskette in Drive A:\ and Double-Click on the FLYFLSH file stored on your hard drive to run it. Running this file will extract the necessary files to create the BIOS flash diskette.
Shut the system down normally. Be sure it is powered off, not suspended.
Insert the BIOS update diskette in the diskette drive and start (boot) the system.
You will be asked if you would like to change the serial number. Choose (N)o.
You will be asked if you would like to change the machine type/model. Choose (N)o.
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. ***

NOTE: Unless you are an authorized servicer, DO NOT change the model number or serial number of the system. Doing so could cause your Aptiva not to function properly with software designed specially for the system.

Foreign language versions:

Language	File name	BIOS versions	Applicable countries

German	FLYFLSGR.EXE	V70DE2B-4B-5H	Switzerland, Germany
French	FLYFLSFR.EXE	V70FR2B-4B-5H	Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, France
Italian	FLYFLSIT.EXE	V70IT2B-4B-5H	Finland
Portuguese	FLYFLSPT.EXE	V70PT2B-4B-5H	Brazil, Portugal
Spanish	FLYFLSSP.EXE	V70ES2B-4B-5H	Argentina, Spain, Mexico
Dutch	FLYFLSNL.EXE	V70NL2B-4B-5H	Belgium, Netherlands
Danish	FLYFLSDK.EXE	V70DK2B-4B-5H	Denmark
Norwegian	FLYFLSNO.EXE	V70NO2B-4B-5H	Norway
Swedish	FLYFLSSV.EXE	V70SV2B-4B-5H	Sweden
Finnish	FLYFLSFI.EXE	V70FI2B0-4B-5H	Finland

WARNING~!
Do NOT turn off or reboot your system while updating the BIOS! Should you do so irreparable damage may be done to the system.