Updating Bios Procedures - Asus A7N8X Series User Manual

4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures

CAUTION!
motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your
problems. Careless updating may create more problems !
The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in
Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with the
executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). The following
sub-sections explain the steps in flashing your BIOS.
4.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Built-in AwardBIOS Flash Utility
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact
info on Page viii). Save the copy to a floppy disk.
NOTE!
type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility.
2. Reboot the computer.
3. To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to
display the following screen.
NOTE!
what you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
4. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. You
will receive the error message, "WARNING! Device not ready!" if you
proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive.
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Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the
Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to
The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup