36 Chapter 1
AFlash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs
New features or options
Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce how to use AFlash utility.

Executing AFlash

IMPORTANT:If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1. Create a bootable disk.
2. Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette.
3. Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 505 series mobile, then re- boot.
IMPORTANT:Never turn off the system powe r while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your
system.
4. After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system.
NOTE: If any problems occured during BIOS updat ed, r ef er to “Ind ex of PQA Di agn ostic Error Co de, Mess age”
on page 70 for troubleshooting.
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