User Guide

AWARD BIOS
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1. Execute
C:> IO
[AWDFLASH.EXE]
This utility will try to reprogram your system BIOS by using flash memory
technology. It will permanently replace your original BIOS content after
flashing.
1. Bootup the system from DOS prompt without loading any memory
manager (HIMEM, EMM386, QEMM386, ...).
2. Execute
C:> AWDFLASH Biosfile.bin
Biosfile.bin is the filename of the BIOS code.
3. After loading the new BIOS code, the utility will prompt you to save
original BIOS code into your HDD or floppy. Please press "Y" to store it as
"BIOS.OLD".
4. After the old BIOS has been successfully saved, press "Y" to replace
BIOS.
5. DO NOT turn off the power during "FLASHING".
6. Reboot the system by turn off the power after "FLASHING".
7. Press "DEL" key to enter BIOS setup during POST.
8. Reload the "BIOS SETUP DEFAULT" and reconfigure other items as
previous set.
9. Save & Exit. Done!
Warning: DO NOT turn off the power during
"FLASHING". If the BIOS programming is not
successfully finished, the system will not be boot
again, and you may need to physically replace the
BIOS chip.
Tip: You may load back original BIOS "BIOS.OLD"
by the same procedure.