3-1 UPDATE BIOS PROCEDURES
If the BIOS needs to be updated, you can get a diskette or CD with the updated BIOS
driver from your system supplier. The BIOS updated diskette or CD includes :
“awdflash.exe” -- BIOS updated utility program
“awdflash.doc”
“(updated the BIOS filename with version number).bin”
The updated procedure is in the following:
1. Boot the system to DOS mode in a normal manner.
2. Insert the updated diskette or CD to drive A or CD ROM drive.
3. Change working directory to floppy drive A or CD ROM drive, which contains the
updated BIOS diskette or CD.
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Type “a:\” or “d:\flash”, then press “ENTER” key.
4. Run the BIOS updated utility
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Type “awdflash”, “ENTER”.
5. Type “(updated BIOS file name with version number).bin”, ENTER.
6. If you do not want to save the old BIOS version, type “N” when the screen displays
the message : " Do you want to save BIOS (Y/N) ?".
7. Type “Y“ when the screen shows the message : " Are you sure to program (Y/N) ?".
8. Follow the instructions on the screen. DO NOT remove the updated BIOS
diskette or CD from the floppy drive or CD ROM drive nor turn the system power off
until the BIOS updated is completed.
9. Turn the power off. Clear the data in CMOS according to the procedure described in
the previous page.
10. Turn the system power on and test that your system is working properly.
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