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7.
Run the FLASH utility
Make sure the BIOS update binary file is in the same directory as the
FLASH utility. Remember the exact name of the BIOS update file. (Please
pay attention to `0`(zero) and o (letter `O`)). Then run the flash utility.
On the screen the program will ask for the [File Name to Program]. Type in
the exact name of the BIOS update binary file, including the *.BIN, and
press [
ENTER
]. The program will now ask you if you want to save your
current BIOS version. Choose [
ENTER
] and type a filename for your
current BIOS version, for example OLDBIOS.BIN.
Press [
ENTER
] and the program will save the current BIOS data to your
current path. Now the program will ask you to confirm your wish to update
the BIOS using the file you mentioned earlier. Press [
Y
] to confirm.
The updating process will now start. Screens bellow will appear which
indicates the progress of the updating process.
Award BIOS Flash Utility V X.XX
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Right Reserved
For XXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXXXXXX-X DATE: XX/XX/2002
Flash Type- XXXXXX XXXXXXXX / 3.xV (1MB)
File Name to Program:
Programming Flash Memory
XXXXXXXX.BIN
Write
OK No
Update
Write
Fail
Warning : Don’t Turn Off Power Or Rest System
!
8.
Wait until the system finishes the updating process and the message:
[Please Power Off Or Reset System!] appears.
Now you can power off your system. Wait for a few seconds and turn on
your system again. You should now be able to see the new BIOS date code
appearing in the left upper corner of the screen.