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On Fri, 1 Feb 2002 hiten@uk.FreeBSD.org wrote:

> +    <note>
> +      <para>It is very important, that you apply the neccessary firmware
> +      updates before starting the installation, or if you encounter a
> +      problem booting-strapping the system.  By ensuring this, you can
> +      save yourself a lot of problems in the future.</para>
> +    </note>

The following patch removes the suggestion that everyone should upgrade
their BIOS before installation (oh, the horror!) and contains no spelling
mistakes or grammatical errors that I can see.  Both of these do, I
believe, set it apart from the original patch and thus I present it for
review.

As usual, a copy is available as the top link at:
http://www.openirc.co.uk/freebsd/

--- chapter.sgml	Thu Oct 25 09:27:51 2001
+++ chapter.sgml.new	Sat Feb  2 00:50:00 2002
@@ -4432,6 +4432,20 @@
       questions and answers for people wishing to dual-boot FreeBSD with
       MS-DOS.</para>

+    <note>
+      <para>Many installation problems can be avoided or alleviated by
+        updating the firmware on various hardware components, most notably
+        the motherboard.  If the installation fails to work then updating
+        the BIOS may solve the problem.  Refer to your motherboard
+        manufacturer's website for information on BIOS revisions and upgrade
+        instructions.</para>
+      <para>Most manufacturers strongly advise against upgrading motherboard
+        BIOSs unless you have a good reason for doing so.  The
+        process <emphasis>CAN</emphasis> go wrong, causing the BIOS to be
+        destroyed permanently.  Therefore <emphasis>DO NOT</emphasis> do
+        this unless you believe it will solve your problem.</para>
+    </note>
+
     <sect2>
       <title>What to Do If Something Goes Wrong...</title>

---end diff---

Comments/suggestions?

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Andrew McKay <andy@openirc.co.uk>


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