1. Download the SOA002KDDS.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 SOA002KDDS.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. At the "BIOS 3002 Installation utility For Windows 2000 - InstallShield Wizard", click Next. Please wait for this update to check your system model. If you have performed a clean install of Windows XP or Windows 2000, this update will require you to restart the computer.

Please continue with the steps below which correspond to the computer's operating system configuration.

For the Fat32 File System:

1. At the "Information box", insert the System Recovery CD #1 for this computer, and click OK.
2. At the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, 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. The Sony BIOS Flash Program will launch and start the BIOS installation. Please wait as the installation of the BIOS will take one to two minutes to complete. Once the installation is complete, the computer will return to the A prompt ( A:).
3. Eject the Recovery CD from the DVD ROM drive, and power off the computer. Wait for few seconds and turn on the computer again.
4. At the "CMOS Checksum Error - Defaults loaded. Press F1 to continue, F2 to enter SETUP." prompt, press the F1 key. This message is normal and will only appear after the computer restarts for the first time.

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

For the NTFS File system:

1. At the "Information" box, insert your prepared 3½ bootable floppy disk into the floppy drive.
2. Click OK to begin copying the BIOS files onto the bootable floppy disk.
3. At the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen, make sure " Yes, I want to restart my computer now." is checked and click Finish. Leave the bootable floppy disk with the BIOS files in the floppy drive. As the computer restarts, it will boot from the floppy disk instead of the hard drive.
4. At the "Do you want to update BIOS(3002) for PCV-LX920" prompt, press the Y key. The Sony BIOS Flash Program will launch and start the BIOS installation. Please wait as the installation of the BIOS will take one to two minutes to complete. Once the installation is complete, the computer will automatically restart.
5. At the black VAIO screen, eject the bootable BIOS installation disk from the drive.
6. At the "CMOS Checksum Error - Defaults loaded. Press F1 to continue, F2 to enter SETUP." prompt, press the F1 key. This message is normal and will only appear after the computer restarts for the first time.

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

This program will install the BIOS Update Utility, Revision 3002 for the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System

• For a FAT32 File System, you will need the Sony System Recovery CD #1 to complete the BIOS installation.
• If you have upgraded or converted Windows to the NTFS File system, before installing this update, you will need to attach a 3½ floppy drive and prepare a 3½ formatted bootable floppy disk. For additional assistance, please see Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk
• 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.