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Appendix
Appendix A. BIOS Flash Utility
If you get a new floppy disk or CD_ROM from your local dealer which contains a
new version of the BIOS binary file, or you obtain the new BIOS binary file directly
from our Web Site (www.leadtek.com.tw), please follow the steps below to update
the BIOS.
NOTE:
Please contact your dealer first to see if you need to update your BIOS. If you
update BIOS without contacting your dealer, you might encounter problems and
are unable to start the computer.
Step 1:
Reboot into DOS or “Command Prompt Only” of Windows95/98
Step 2:
Insert the accompany CD into CD-ROM (or floppy disk to Drive A)
Step 3:
Copy “AWDFLASH.EXE” to a new directory from X:\FLASH sub-directory (X:
being your CD-ROM drive).
Step 4:
Copy the new BIOS binary file to the above said new directory.
Step 5:
Change to the new directory and type the following command:
AWDFLASH [Filename] ([Filename] means the file name of BIOS binary file)
Step 6:
A message will display on your screen. Follow the instruction to update BIOS.
NOTE:
Do not take any action before finishing the updating, otherwise you may
encounter severe problems and need to have it sent for repair.
Step 7:
You can also use “AWDFLASH /?” command for help messages.
NOTE:
1. It is recommended that the application is run under DOS prompt. Please do the
following to go to DOS prompt. Start your system. Press and hold
Ctrl
key before
Windows starts, and the Startup Menu will appear. Select the “Command Prompt
Only” option.
2. Windows users can update your BIOS in Windows by running the program,
winflash.exe, at X:\Flash (X: being your CD-ROM drive).
