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Updating the BIOS - motherboard bios update
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4.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved the name of the disk For C55-MCP51-P5N-D-00 DATE:10/31/2007 assignment) to switch to Flash Type - the folder of floppy disk, File Name to Program: CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS fileand AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press Message: Please input File Name! . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup