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Programming the Flash ROM
The Goliath system uses Flash EPROM to store the system BIOS. The
advantage of Flash EPROM is the EPROM chip does not have to be replaced to
update the BIOS. You can actually reprogram the BIOS, using a ROM file
supplied by American Megatrends.
J26
J26 is a 3-pin berg that enables flash EPROM programming. In normal
operation, Pins 2-3 of J26 are always shorted. This is the factory setting.
Programming the Flash EPROM
Step
1
Turn power off. Make sure the computer has a working speaker.
2
Remove the computer cover.
3
Insert the floppy disk with the S730P.ROM file in drive A:.
4
Before DOS boots, press and hold down the <Ctrl> and
<Home> keys to reprogram the Flash EPROM-based AMIBIOS.
The bootblock code immediately reads the A: drive, looking for
the new BIOS information.
5
When the flash ROM has successfully been programmed, the
computer will reboot.
6
Replace the computer cover and reboot.
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