Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure
NOTE: The flash update procedure does not change the model number and serial number information in BIOS.
1.Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with AWDFLASH.EXE, and one XXXXXXX.BIN files
NOTE: The AWDFLASH.EXE are flash utility programs. The one VXXYYZZ.RN file has the BIOS checksum information. The XXXXXXX.BIN is BIOS source code binary file.
2. Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.
WARNING: Do not boot with any memory related
driver such as HIMEM.SYS, EMS.SYS....
3.At the DOS prompt, type A:> AWDAFLASH XXXXXXX.BIN /PY/SN/CD/CP then press Enter.
4.The program updates the BIOS automatically.
IMPORTANT: Verify the BIOS checksum value shown on screen is the same as the one in VXXYYZZ.RN file.
WARNING: Do not turn off the system power while the BIOS is programming, or the flash ROM will be destroyed.
5.Power off system after the BIOS is completely updated.
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