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2 updating bios using the awardbios flash utility – Asus A7V266-MX User Manual

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2.1.2 Updating BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash

Utility

The Basic 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). Follow these instructions to update the
BIOS using this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact info

on page vi). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

5. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk.

6. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. Do not shut down the

computer during the flash process.

7. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to POST.

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

2. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive.

3. Reboot the computer.

4. Press + during POST to display the following screen.