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Technical Reference Booklet
The password requirement is defined by the Security Option of the BIOS Features Setup
Menu. If the Security Option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at
resetting and at entering setup. If the option is set to “Setup”, the prompt only appears
when you try to enter setup.
Flash Update Procedure Flash Update Procedure Flash Update Procedure Flash Update Procedure Flash Update Procedure
A program AWDFLASH.EXE is included in the utility diskette or CD (X:\Utility\
AWDFLASH.EXE). The user is recommended to follow the procedure below to update
the flash BIOS.
(X: your CD driver letter).
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 AWDFLASH AWDFLASH AWDFLASH AWDFLASH
and hit <ENTER>
4. Enter the file name of the new BIOS.
5. The question: “Do you want to save BIOS (Y/N)” 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 (Y/N)” is displayed.
Key in “Y”
7. Wait until the flash-update is completed.
8. Power down the PC system.
9. Restart the PC.
Warning:
DO not turn off or RESET the computer during the flash process.
If you are unsure how to upgrade the BIOS, it is best to take your
computer to an Authorized Service Center and have a trained
technician do the work for you.
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AC97 Sound Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP AC97 Sound Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
AC97 Sound Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP AC97 Sound Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP AC97 Sound Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Please follow the step to install AC97 Sound Driver for Windows
NT 4.0/2000/XP.
(Note : This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:.)
D:\VIA Chipset\AC97_8233\
22852C