1. Download the SOA7K5XNLM.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 SOA7K5XNLM.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. At the "BIOS R0107K5 Installation Utility - InstallShield Wizard" box, click Next.
4. At the "Installation Wizard Complete" screen, insert the SONY System Recovery CD #1 into the DVDROM drive.
5. Verify that "Yes, I want to restart my computer now" is selected and click Finish. As the computer restarts, it will boot from the Recovery CD instead of the hard drive. The BIOS update utility will launch.
6. At the "confirmation" box, type Y to update the BIOS. Please wait as the installation of the BIOS will take one to two minutes to complete. Once the installation is complete, the utility will power off the computer.
7. Wait a few seconds and turn the computer back on and eject the SRCD.

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

• If you have converted the C:/ hard drive partition from the factory-shipped FAT32 file system to the NTFS format, this update will not install correctly.
• 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!
• You will need the Sony System Recovery CD #1 to complete the BIOS installation.
• 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.