Supero SUPER P6SWA, User'S And Bios Manual

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SUPER P6SWA/P6SWD
Manual
Troubleshooting
instructions), the fwhflash.com (BIOS flash utility) and the BIOS image
(xxxxxx.rom) files. Copy these files onto a bootable floppy and reboot your
system. It is not necessary to set BIOS boot block protection jumpers on the
motherboard. At the DOS prompt, enter the command "fwhflash." This will start
the flash utility and give you an opportunity to save your current BIOS image.
Flash the boot block and enter the name of the update BIOS image file.
N o t e : I t i s i m p o r t a n t t o s a v e y o u r c u r r e n t B I O S a n d r e n a m e i t
"super.rom" in case you need to recover from a failed BIOS update.
Select flash boot block, then enter the update BIOS image. Select "Y" to
start the BIOS flash procedure and do not disturb your system until the
flash utility displays that the procedure is complete. After updating your
BIOS, please clear the CMOS then load Optimal Values in the BIOS.
Question: After flashing the BIOS my system does not have video.
How can I correct this?
Answer: If the system does not have video after flashing your new BIOS, it
indicates that the flashing procedure failed. To remedy this, first clear CMOS per
the instructions in this manual and retry the BIOS flashing procedure. If you still
do not have video, please use the following BIOS Recovery Procedure. First,
make sure the JPWAKE jumper is disabled. Then, turn your system off and
place the floppy disk with the saved BIOS image file (see above FAQ) in drive A.
Press and hold <CTRL> and <Home> at the same time, then turn on the power
with these keys pressed until your floppy drive starts reading. Your screen will
remain blank until the BIOS program is done. If the system reboots correctly,
then the recovery was successful. The BIOS Recovery Procedure will not
update the boot block in your BIOS.
Question: Do I need the CD that came with your motherboard?
Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that
will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and
install the applications you need. Applications included on the CD are 810
chipset drivers for Windows9x, graphics and audio drivers and Super Doc-
tor Monitoring software.
Question: Why can't I turn off the power using the momentary
power on/off switch?
Answer: The instant power off function is controlled in BIOS by the Power
Button Mode setting (see page 4-12). When the On/Off feature is enabled,
the motherboard will have instant off capabilities as long as the BIOS has
control of the system. When the Standby or Suspend feature is enabled or