56 | SOFTWARE SETUP |
| CHAPTER 5 BIOS UPGRADE |
Caution!
Only users familiar with the upgrade procedure are recommended to update the BIOS of the motherboard and only when there is a need to do so. Please note that you have to download and install the right file for your motherboard. Otherwise, you might cause some serious system malfunctions.
5.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version
Please turn on PC first, the screen will display as follows (For example):
TRANSCEND MODULAR BIOS :
You can see the BIOS description on the third line.
A S P 3 - Ver 1.01 11/22/00
BIOS Generation Date
BIOS Version 1.01 (V11 for Version 1.1)
(You can upgrade to a newer version if your BIOS version is older than this version.)
BIOS File Name
(Make sure the first 5 charactors are exactly the same as your own version if you want to upgrade your BIOS.)
5.2 How to Download the Correct BIOS File from the Web
Please enter the Transcend website on: http://www.transcendusa.com/
On the front page, click on the ”Motherboard” icon, which is the second one down. On the Motherboard page, click on the “BIOS” icon near the top. The BIOS page contains important information: please take the time to read this page carefully. Go to the bottom of the BIOS page, click on “Slot 1” and choose your motherboard model.
Your BIOS file name must absolutely match the one shown on our web site. Then download the suitable version to your disk.