IV. BIOS SOFTWARE

2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD

This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. See the next page for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file.

To update your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press <Enter>. The

Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXXXX.AWD, and then press <Enter>.

When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.

The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished,

Flashed Successfully will bedisplayed.

Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

IV. BIOS (Flash Memory Writer)

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