Abit IT7-MAX2 User Manual page 96

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7. Flash the BIOS in pure DOS mode.
After successfully booting off of the floppy, execute the flash utility according to these instructions.
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We strongly recommend you use the above parameters following 'awdflash' to flash your
BIOS.
DO NOT just type "awdflash se6_sw.bin" without the above parameters following the ".bin"
file.
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The Award flash utility cannot be completed under the Windows
done in a pure DOS environment.
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You should check which BIOS file is to be used with your motherboard, don't flash with the
wrong BIOS file. Otherwise, it may cause system malfunctions.
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Please do not use the Award flash memory writer version earlier than Version 7.52C to flash
the BIOS. Otherwise, it may cause flash fail or un-anticipated problems.
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During the updating, the progress will be measured by white blocks. The last four blue blocks
of the flash update process represent the "BIOS boot block". The BIOS boot block is used to
prevent the BIOS from becoming corrupt during programming. It should not be programmed
every time. If this "BIOS boot block" remains intact when the BIOS becomes corrupt during
programming, then you can boot from a bootable floppy next time you boot your computer.
This allows you to flash your BIOS again without the need for technical support from the
dealer.
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environment. It must be