NCR S26 manual Using the AFlash Bios Utility, Executing AFlash

Using the AFlash BIOS Utility

Using the AFlash BIOS Utility

This section contains information on using the AFlash BIOS utility.

CAUTION: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.

The AFlash functions support all the operations required for system Flash ROM. The functions are as follows:

∙Load BIOS file to buffer reads a specified file from a diskette to memory for future program use or for check only. It supports the 64-KB, 128-KB, 192-KB, or 256-KB files.

∙Save BIOS to disk file reads BIOS from the current BIOS area and writes to the file specified by the user.

∙Edit OEM string reads specified file from a diskette to memory, edits OEM string and writes to a file.

∙Program flash memory programs Flash memory according to the data loaded in Load BIOS file to buffer. This function also shows the BIOS checksum and BIOS type to make sure that the operation is correct.

AFlash features password security to prevent unauthorized access.

Executing AFlash

To start AFlash, follow these steps:

1.Copy the MSG.DAT and AFLASH.EXE files from the system utilities diskette into a subdirectory of your choice.

2.From that subdirectory, type AFLASH and press Enter.

3.A help message displays. Press any key to continue.

4.The main menu displays. Use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight the options. Press Enter to select.

5.If you want to save a copy of the current BIOS into a file, select Save BIOS to Disk File.

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