2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility

AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or copy the original motherboard BIOS. This utility only works in DOS mode.

Copying the original motherboard BIOS

To copy the original motherboard BIOS file:

1. Copy the AFLASH utility from the support CD to the boot disk you created.

AFLASH does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.

2. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.

The BIOS setup must specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot sequence.

3.In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press <Enter> to run

AFLASH.

4.Select 1. Save

Current BIOS to File, then press <Enter>. The Save

Current BIOS To File screen appears.

If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.

5.Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>.

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