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PCI/I-486SP3G
User's Manual
To run FMW, switch to the "Flash" directory if you're not already
in it. Type 'FLASH' at the DOS command line and press the <Enter>
key. The following screen will appear:
The Flash Memory Writer Utility Screen
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There are four command options which you invoke by typing the
number of the command:
1. SAVE BIOS
This command reads the system BIOS already installed on the
mainboard and writes a copy of it to a file in the 'Flash' di-
rectory. This leaves you with a backup of your original BIOS
in case you need to re-install it. This option is highly recom-
mended.
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2. PROGRAM BIOS
This will erase the existing system BIOS and program the new
BIOS file you select into the flash memory on the
mainboard.
3. CLEAR SYSTEM CMOS
Selecting this option will erase the system configuration record
created by the BIOS setup program and recorded in the CMOS
mem-ory on the mainboard. You don't need to use this feature
to upgrade the BIOS since the old settings will be used by the
new
BIOS.
4. EXIT TO DOS
When you're finished, use this command to return to
DOS.
A
message will display reminding you to turn the system off and
on again to start using the new BIOS.
Follow this procedure to update the system BIOS:
1. Back up your existing system BIOS by using the SAVE BIOS
command.
Flash Memory Writer will write a file containing the current
system BIOS to the directory you are running FMW from.
2. Install the new BIOS with the PROGRAM BIOS
command.
When you type this command a second screen will pop up
instructing you to type in the name of the new BIOS file. Type
in the whole file name, e.g. AWSGOlOl.BIN and confirm that
you want to program the BIOS. The utility will then 'Blank',
'Erase' and then 'Program' the flash memory on the mainboard
with the new BIOS file.
DO NOT TURN OFF THE SYSTEM IF THERE IS A PROBLEM!
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