Instruction Manual

Chapter 2 37
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
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New versions of system programs
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New features or options
Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE:
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE:
This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce how to use AFlash utility.
Executing Flash Program
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.
Create a bootable disk.
2.
Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette.
3.
Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 350 series mobile, then re-boot.
IMPORTANT:
Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your
system.
4.
After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system.
NOTE:
If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code,
Message” on page 81 for troubleshooting.