1. Download the R0115Z1.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 R0115Z1.EXE to begin the installation. An "Unpacking..." box, a "Setup" box, and then a DOS box will appear as the setup files are installed. Once the setup files are installed, the boxes will close automatically.
3. At the "BIOS Version R0115Z1 Upgrade Utility" screen, click Next.
4. At the "Copying Files" screen, insert a formatted bootable floppy disk in the disk drive (A:), and then click Next. Please wait as the files are copied to the floppy disk.
5. At the "Finished Copying Files" screen, verify that "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" is selected.
6. Leave the floppy disk in the drive and click Finish to restart the notebook. The notebook will boot from the floppy disk and run the BIOS update utility. Please wait as the update process takes approximately two minutes. After the update is complete, the computer will automatically turn off.
7. Eject the floppy disk from the drive.
   NOTE: It is recommended that you keep this disk in a safe place in case it becomes necessary to reinstall the BIOS update.
8. Turn on the notebook.

After the computer restarts, installation of the BIOS Upgrade Utility is complete.

If it is necessary to run the R0115Z1.EXE utility again, you will need to first remove the R0115Z1 installation files. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Go to the directory where the R0115Z1.EXE file was downloaded and double-click it.
2. Insert the bootable floppy disk back into the drive. An "Unpacking..." box, a "Setup" box, and then a DOS box will appear as the setup files are installed. Once the setup files are installed, the boxes will close automatically.
3. At the "Welcome" screen, select "Remove" and then click Next.
4. At the "Confirm File Deletion" window, click OK.
5. At the "Maintenance Complete" screen, click Finish.

Follow the procedure above to redownload and reinstall the R0115Z1.EXE file.

• WARNING!!: Before installing this update, be sure the computer is either running from AC power or using a fully charged battery pack. If the installation of the BIOS is interrupted by power loss, the computer may not operate correctly or at all!
• Before installing this BIOS update, please connect a USB floppy disk drive to the computer and make sure that the floppy disk drive is the only USB device connected to the computer's USB port.
• After installing this BIOS update, it may be necessary to remove and then reinstall any hardware that did not ship with the notebook. For assistance reinstalling the hardware, please consult the product documentation or contact the product manufacturer.
• To install this upgrade, you will need to create a bootable floppy disk to receive the BIOS update files. To prepare a floppy disk for use with this update, please refer to the Create a Bootable Floppy Disk procedure.
• 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.