Asus A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 39

2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility You may update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) using a bootable floppy disk with the executable AwardBIOS Flash utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). To update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. Rename the file to *.BIN, then save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AWDFLASH.EXE utility from the support CD to the floppy disk. 3. Boot the computer from the floppy disk drive. 4. When the prompt (A:) appears, type a w d f l a s h . e x e, then press to display the AwardBIOS Flash Utility screen. The utility automatically checks the new BIOS file on the floppy disk. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V DATE: 01/06/2005 File Name to Program : a7v4se02.bin Message: Please Wait! 5. After verification, the utility updates the BIOS file. Do not shut down the computer during the updating process. The computer returns to POST after updating the BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V DATE: 01/06/2005 File Name to Program : a7v4se02.bin Program Flashing Memory - 0FE00 OK 111122223333444455556666777788889999000011112222333344445555666677778888999900001111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122221111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122223333 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn OFF Power Or Reset System! ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-3