BIOS Upgrade Instructions

FLASH Memory provides a convenient way to update a system BIOS. When a 
manufacturer of a system updates the BIOS for a particular class of systems, 
a floppy disk can be obtained containing the source code for this new BIOS
as well as a utility that will upgrade the ROM chip to this new BIOS.

IMPORTANT!

Extreme care must be taken when updating the system BIOS. If an incorrect 
BIOS source code is used to update the ROM chip, the system may refuse to 
boot. 

Please follow carefully the procedures outlined below. If in doubt, consult 
a qualified technnician or call your local vendor.

NOTE:  If you use AMI BIOS, you must use the "AMIFLASH.COM" Setup utility
       to update your FLASH Memory, otherwise it will not work. If you 
       use AWARD BIOS, you must use the "AWDFLASH.EXE" Setup utility to
	 update your FLASH Memory. You can not mix these two utilities
	 together, otherwise you will get an error message.

The following outlines the AWARD BIOS FLASH Memory updating procedure:

    Make sure that memory managers such as QEMM386, EMM386 OR 386MAX are 
    not loaded. Flash Memory utilities do not work under protected or 
    virtual mode.  
    
    From the C:\ prompt, type "A:" to change to the A drive.
    
    Type "AWDFLASH" and then press ENTER. The Award Flash Memory Writer 
    Screen will now appear.

    A prompt will be given to type in a file name. Type in the new BIOS
    source code's full file name, including the file extension.

    You will be prompted with the message, "Do you want to save BIOS?"
    To save the existing BIOS, type "Y" for yes and enter a file name to 
    save the BIOS to. Otherwise type "N" for no.

    Next, you will be prompted with the message, "Are you sure to program?"
    Type in "Y" to begin the BIOS updating process. When the updating 
    process has finished, there will be a prompt to reset the system, 
    otherwise type "N". The Flash Utility will automatically terminate.

The following outlines the AMI BIOS FLASH Memory updating procedure:

    Make sure that memory managers such as QEMM386, EMM386 OR 386MAX are 
    not loaded. Flash Memory utilities do not work under protected or 
    virtual mode.  

    From the C:\ prompt, type "A:" to change to the A drive.
 
    Type "AMIFLASH" and then press ENTER. The AMI Flash Memory Writer 
    Screen will now appear.

    A prompt will be given to type in a file name. Type in the new BIOS
    source code's full file name, including the file extension.

    You will be prompted with the message, "Do you want to save BIOS?"
    To save the existing BIOS, type "Y" for yes and enter a file name to 
    save the BIOS to. Otherwise type "N" for no.

    Next, you will be prompted with the message, "Are you sure to program?"
    Type in "Y" to begin the BIOS updating process. When the updating 
    process has finished, there will be a prompt to reset the system, 
    otherwise type "N". The Flash Utility will automatically terminate.

Caution!!! 

After upgrading the BIOS and entering the BIOS Utility Setup you may
      be prompted to enter a password.  If this occurs the following 
	procedure should be followed.  Turn-off your computer.  Locate the 
	jumper on the motherboard labeled "CLR CMOS". (Refer to the manual if 
	necessary) Place the jumper-block, so that it shorts the two-pins. 
	Turn-on your computer for approximately two to five seconds then 
	turn-off your computer. Place the jumper-block to normal operation 
	then reboot your computer.