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Technical Reference Booklet
Flash Update Procedure
A program AWDFLASH.EXE is included in the utility diskette. The user is recommended
to follow the procedure below to update the flash BIOS.
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
and hit <ENTER>
4. Enter the file name of the new BIOS.
5. The question: Do you want to save file? 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? is displayed.
Key in Y
7. Wait until the flash-update is completed.
8. Power down the PC system.
9. Restart the PC.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press<Enter>. The new password
will clear the previously entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked
to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also
press <Esc> to abort the selection and operate without a password.
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password.
A message will be displayed to confirm that the password is disabled.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
Once the password is disabled, the system will reset and you can enter the Setup
Program freely.
When a password is enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter
setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any setting of your system
configuration.
In addition, when a password is enabled, you can require the BIOS to request a password
every time your system is rebooted. This would further prevent unauthorized use of your
computer.
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.
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