Dockmate software installation – Texas Instruments Adpater User Manual
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DockMate Software Installation
A DockMate System Installation diskette is provided with
your DockMate. Software on this diskette updates the
TravelMate BIOS software with the latest version that
supports your DockMate. If your TravelMate has a newer
version of BIOS than the one on the diskette, the program
will not change the BIOS on your system.
For your TM5000 Series computer to work correctly with
the DockMate, you must upgrade the BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System) with new firmware (FLASH ROM).
To upgrade the BIOS, complete the following steps:
1.
Turn off power to your notebook computer.
2.
Ensure the system is undocked.
3.
Place the DockMate Installation diskette into drive A.
4.
Turn on power to your notebook computer.
5.
Follow instructions on the screen.
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Note: If your system BIOS is more current than the BIOS
on the diskette, your system BIOS is not updated and you
are taken to the MS-DOS
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prompt. If this is the case,
remove the diskette and reboot.
6.
When finished, remove the floppy disk and slide the
power switch off then on to boot.
7.
During the boot process you will hear a beep.
Immediately press Ctrl-Alt-Esc.
8.
If you have previously changed the configuration of TI
Setup for special hardware requirements, note the
settings before continuing to the next step. Reload
them later as required by your hardware.
9.
From the Setup menu, press Esc-F5 to load factory
defaults.
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