SOFTWARE SUPPORT
Installation Guide
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Flash BIOS Programming Utility
Since this mainboard features FLASH BIOS, the user can simply re-program the
old BIOS using the AWDFLASH Utility (found under “Utilities” folder of the
supplied CD-ROM) as follows:
1.
First, boot the system with DOS or to “Safe Mode” under Windows 95.
This is
the only correct way to run the AWDFLASH Utility program.
2.
Make sure the files “AWDFLASH.EXE” and the updated “BIN” file (which
contains the actual BIOS code) are in the same directory.
3.
Changing to the directory where the two required files exist, type: AWDFLASH
and press [ENTER]. The AWDFLASH Utility Screen appears:
4.
Type in the name of the new BIOS (.bin) file and hit [ENTER].
5.
Backup the old BIOS by entering the name of the new backup file (such as
“backup.bin”) and press [ENTER].
6.
To begin programming, hit “y”. The Utility can be aborted at this time by
hitting “n”.
7.
A bar indicator will show the progress of the programming operation. After
successful completion, hit the reset button or power off the computer.
Be sure to perform “
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
” for your new BIOS to
synchronize the previous BIOS with the updated BIOS.
