Managing And Updating Bios - ASROCK Vig103M Manual

4.3 Managing and updating BIOS

There are three methods of updating BIOS to the latest Viglen approved version.
The number of options made available for any particular board may vary depending on
BIOS Support, drive support and BIOS update file size. Either method can be used.

BIOS Updater

M-Flash
Latest BIOS files and Utility are available from Viglen FTP site:
http://download.viglen.co.uk/files/Motherboards/Vig103M
NOTE: Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before
attempting a BIOS upgrade.
4.3.1 BIOS Update Instructions under DOS
The BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy
the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the
updating process.
1. Save BIOS update zipped file to a temporary directory.
2. Extract the necessary files.
3. Copy the contents of the file to a bootable USB key or CD-ROM media.
4. Boot the target PC with the device connected or inserted.
5. Select <F8> during POST to display the Boot Menu and select your bootable device.
6. At the DOS prompt Type 'Flash.bat' to launch the BIOS updates process.
7. Reboot the system once complete.
8. Enter the BIOS Setup and Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause
system boot failure!
4.3.2 BIOS Update with M-FLASH
Before updating:
Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. And then save the BIOS file
into the USB flash drive.
Updating BIOS:
1. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the update file into the computer.
2. Reboot the system, and then press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
3. Go to BIOS > M-FLASH > Select one file to update BIOS and ME, select a BIOS file to perform the
BIOS update process.
4. After the flashing process is 100% complete, the system will reboot.
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