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Technical Reference Booklet
Flash Update Procedure
A program AWDFLASH.EXE is included in the utility diskette or CD. The user is
recommended to follow the procedure below to update the flash BIOS.
1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just
obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AWDFLASH.EXE to the
diskette.
2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.
3. At the DOS prompt, key in
AWDFLASH
and hit <ENTER>
4. Enter the file name of the new BIOS.
5. The question: “Do you want to save file?” is displayed.
Key in “N” if there is no need to save the existing BIOS content..
Key in “Y” if a backup copy of the existing BIOS is needed.
(A file name has to be assigned to the existing BIOS binary file.)
6. The question : “Are you sure to program?” is displayed.
Key in “Y”
7. Wait until the flash-update is completed.
8. Power down the PC system.
9. Restart the PC.
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Warning:
1. If the flash memory writer utility was not able to successfully
update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot up.
2. Make sure that the BIOS file is available for this motherboard.
3. If you encounter problem while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT
turn off your PC since this might prevent the system from booting
up. Repeat the process, if the problem still persist, use the original
BIOS file you saved to disk above to update. If it failed, you need
service.
