1. Download the PHA8A11NKP.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 PHA8A11NKP.EXE file to begin the installation. Several setup boxes will briefly appear as the files are extracted and the computer model is identified. As these processes complete, the boxes will close automatically.
3. At the "BIOS Update Disk - InstallShield Wizard" box, click Next. Several setup boxes will briefly appear during the installation. As the files are installed, these boxes will close automatically.
4. At the "Information" window, insert a blank 3½ floppy diskette to the floppy disk drive (A:) and click OK. Please wait as the files are copied to the floppy diskette.
5. At the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, please leave the floppy diskette in its drive, select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" and click Finish. After the computer restarts from the floppy diskette, the BIOS will be installed automatically. Please wait.
6. After the computer system shuts down automatically, remove the floppy diskette from the floppy disk drive.
7. Press power on button to restart the computer system.
8. During the computer restart, press the F2 key when the SONY logo is displayed.
9. At the "PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility", press ESC key.
10. From the "Exit" menu, use down arrow to highlight "Get Default Values" and press Enter.
11. At the "Setup Confirmation" screen, select Yes and press Enter.
12. From the "Exit" menu, select "Exit (Save Changes)" and press Enter.
13. At the "Setup Confirmation" screen, select Yes and press Enter.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the BIOS version R0208A1 is complete.

This program installs the Phoenix BIOS update utility to provide operating system compatibility.

• Before installing this update, be sure the computer is running from AC power. If the installation of the BIOS is interrupted by power loss, the computer may not operate correctly or at all!
• Before installing this update, you will need to prepare a 3½ bootable floppy disk to receive the installation files. For additional assistance, please see Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk.
• For Windows 2000 only: 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.