1. Download the AI-A20031801LR03US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the AI-A20031801LR03US.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. At the "AMIBIOS™ Update Utility for Microsoft® Windows® XP" box, click "Next".
4. At the "BIOS Update" box, click "OK".
5. At the "VAIO BIOS Flash Utility" box, click "Update".
   NOTE: Please wait for the utility to flash the system BIOS.
   WARNING!!: Do not interrupt this process or the computer may be rendered inoperable.
6. At the "BIOS update successful. Please restart now." message, click "OK" to restart the computer.
7. At the BIOS boot-up screen, press the "F2" function key to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
8. At the "BIOS SETUP UTILITY" screen, press the "F5" function key. Confirm [OK] is highlighted and then press the "Enter" key to load the BIOS Setup Default.
9. Press the "F10" function key. Confirm [OK] is highlighted and then press the "Enter" key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

After computer restarts, the installation of the AMIBIOS™ Update Utility is complete.

This utility will update the computer BIOS and improve system start-up and LAN connection capability.

• During the installation of this update, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
• To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
• It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.