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BIOS Installation Utility for PCG-Z1A, PCG-Z1A1, WinXP
Please read all information thoroughly before installing any files.
Filename :
PH-A41G00802CF.EXE
Version :
R0041G0
Last Modified :
03/19/2003
Size :
4.34 MB
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What does this do?
This utility installs the system BIOS.
What products and operating systems does this apply to?
Model:PCG-Z1AOperating System(s):Microsoft Windows XP
Important Notes
- WARNING!!: Before installing this update, be sure the computer is either running from AC power. If the installation of the BIOS is interrupted by power loss, the computer may not operate correctly or at all!
- 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.
Download and Installation Instructions
- Download the PH-A41G00802CF.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
- Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the PH-A41G00802CF.EXE file to begin the installation.
- At the "Phoenix WinPhlash for VAIO" box, click Browse.
- At the "Specify the New BIOS File" box, double-click the "R0041G0.WPH" file.
NOTE: If R0041G0.WPH file is not listed in the "Specify the new BIOS File" Box, click Exit to abort the BIOS update. Please download and try to install the PH-A41G00802CF.EXE file again.
- Click "FlashBIOS" to begin the BIOS update process.
- At the "Warning" box, confirm all other programs are closed, all peripheral devices are disconnected, and the computer is connected to power via the AC Adapter, and click OK.
Please wait as the BIOS is updated.
- At the "System BIOS was successfully updated" screen, click Shutdown.
- After the computer shuts down, wait for few seconds and then turn on the computer.
- At the black "SONY" screen, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup.
- At the "PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility" screen, press ESC key.
- From the "Exit" menu, press the DOWN ARROW key until "Get Default Values" is highlighted.
- Press ENTER.
- At the "Setup Confirmation" box, verify "Yes" is highlighted and press ENTER.
- From the "Exit" menu, verify "Exit (Save Changes)" is highlighted and press ENTER.
- At the "Setup Confirmation" box, verify "Yes" is highlighted and press Enter.
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