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4.1.2

AwardBIOS Flash Utility

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the
AwardBIOS Flash Utility. The following sections tell you how to update the
BIOS or how to save the current BIOS file.

Updating the current BIOS file

To update the current BIOS file:

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Extract the
zipped file, then save it to a floppy disk as * . B I N

* . B I N

* . B I N.

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

Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software
folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.

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

When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the
floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash
Utility.

At the prompt, type awdflash then press . The Award BIOS
Flash Utility screen appears.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05

Message:

Please input File Name!

For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00

DATE:

07/14/2004

Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V

File Name to Program :