2.1.2Updating BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.

1.Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact info on page vi). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file.

2.Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive.

3.Reboot the computer.

4.Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following screen.

5.AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk.

6.After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. Do not shut down the computer during the flash process.

7. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to POST.

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