Flash (Bios) Update Procedure - IBM 2193 Maintenance Service Manual

Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure

NOTE: The flash update procedure does not change the
model number and serial number information in BIOS.
1. Prepare a bootable DOS diskette with AWDFLASH.EXE
and VXXYYZZ.BIN files
NOTE: The AWDFLASH.EXE is flash utility programs.
The VXXYYZZ.BIN is a BIOS source code binary
file.
2. Insert the diskette and boot from drive A.
WARNING: Do not boot with any memory related driver
such as HIMEM.SYS, EMS.SYS ....
3. At the DOS prompt, type A:> AWDFLASH VXXYYZZ.BIN
and then press Enter.
4. The screen shows: "Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)".
Type Y if you want to save old bios data, and N if you do
not.
5. When the screen shows: "Are You Sure To Program (y/n)",
type Y to flash and update the system bios.
6. The program updates the BIOS automatically.
7. Wait for the update to complete.
WARNING: Do not turn off the system power while the
BIOS is programming, or the flash ROM will
be destroyed.
8. Press F1 to Reset (or press F10 to exit) the system after the
BIOS is completely updated.
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