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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
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New versions of system programs
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New features or options
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Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as the BIOS is not loaded.
Perform the following steps to use the Flash Utility:
1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.
2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move
USB HDD to position 1.
3. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to Memory).
Information Main Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
Boot priority order:
1: USB HDD: ABC Keys used to view or
2: IDE HDD: ST9320320AS configure devices:
3: IDE CD: Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S-(S Up and Down arrows
4: PCI LAN: Atheros Boot Agent select a device.
5: USB CDROM: <> and <> moves
6: USB FDC: the device up or down.
7: USB KEY: <f> and <r> specifies
8: the device fixed or
Excluded from boot order: removable.
7 : IDE HDD: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX-(S5) <x> exclude or include
Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility