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ASUS AP1720-E2 barebone server

5.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS using this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file

to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software

folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you

created earlier.

4. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy

disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.

5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . The Award BIOS

Flash Utility screen appears.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.06

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Message:

Please input File Name!

For Canterwood - NCCH-DL

DATE:

06/01/2004

Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V

File Name to Program :

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the
wrong BIOS file.