Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup
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3-1 UPDATE BIOS PROCEDURE
If the BIOS needs to be updated, you can get a CD or diskette with the updated BIOS
utility in the package. The BIOS-update diskette or All-In-One CD includes two files:
“awdflash.exe” and “awdflash.doc”.
And the new or updated Award BIOS file should be obtained from your system
manufacturer or dealer.
The updating procedure is as the following:
1. Before updating your BIOS, please load the above-mentioned files to root directory
“C” or a floppy drive diskette.
2. Boot the system to DOS mode in a normal manner.
3. Under “C” or Drive “A” (where your BIOS update files should be), type
awdflash.exe and press “Enter”
4. The following screen will instantly appear, on which you should enter the file name
of the new or updated BIOS.
5. After you have entered the file name, press “Enter”. And on the “Error Message”
row shows “Do you want to save BIOS (Y/N)”.
6. Type “N“ but do not press “Enter”. And the message : " Are you sure to program
(Y/N) ?" will appear at once.
7. Type “Y” but do not press “Enter”.
8. BIOS updating process will start at once until you see the message “Reset System
or power off to accomplish update process”.
9. Press “F1” button to restart your system, and the updating process is complete.