Message: Please input File Name!
File Name to Program:
For C55XEMCP55PXE-P5NT-WS
Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
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4.1.4Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.

1.Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5NT-WS.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in

FAT 16/12 format.

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

2.Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support DVD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file.

3.Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you created earlier.

4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for

the name of the diskDATE:11/30/2006 assignment) to switch to

the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS fileand AwardBIOS Flash Utility.

5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press <Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup