Chapter 3 Bios Setup; Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup - SOLTEK SL-PM800I Manual

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Chapter 3 AWARD BIOS Setup

3-1 To Update BIOS
• "AWDFLASH.EXE" is a Flash EPROM Programming utility that up
dates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable
flash ROM on the mainboard. This program only works in DOS
environment, the utility can not be executed in Windows 95/98,
ME, NT, WINDOWS 2000 or Windows XP environment.
• Please follow the steps below for updating the sys-
tem BIOS:
Step 1. Please visit the board maker's website, download the zip file
which contains the latest BIOS file and Award Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.
EXE". After unzipping, the BIOS file format will be *.bin, of which " * "
stands for the specific BIOS file name.
Step 2. Create a bootable diskette. Then copy the BIOS file and Award
Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.EXE" into the diskette.
Step 3. Insert the diskette into drive A, reboot your system and boot
from the diskette.
Step 4. Type awdflash *.bin /sn/py/cc and then press <Enter> to run
BIOS upgrade program. (*.bin depends on your mainboard model and
version code. Instead of typing "*", you should type specific file name
for your specific mainboard).
Step 5. Please press <F1> or <F10> to exit or reset your system.
Step 6. You will need a message "CMOS checksum error-Default
loaded" during booting the system. Press <Del> to run CMOS setup
utility, then reload "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" or "Load Optimized
Defaults" and save this change.
Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further
notice to users. It is necessary for users themselves to update onboard
BIOS with the latest BIOS version provided in our web site:
http://www.soltek.com.tw
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup