BIOS Upgrade Instructions
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The temporary directory should contain the following four files:
README {this file}
RUN.BAT
LICENSE.TXT
DESCRIP.TXT
If all these files are not present, try extracting the downloaded
BIOS file again.
Upgrading to the Latest BIOS
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1. Enter BIOS SETUP by pressing F2 repeatedly after booting the
system.
2. Write down all settings that are unique to the system. These
settings will be needed later to reconfigure the system.
Additionally you can highlight the exit menu and choose the
'Save Custom Defaults' tab. Choosing 'Yes' will cause
the current BIOS settings to be saved as a custom default
setting. When the CMOS memory is cleared during the BIOS
Update, BIOS reads the custom defaults. If the custom
defaults are not saved, the BIOS will read the factory
defaults. Press ESC to exit BIOS.
3. After booting the operating system, be sure to verify that you
have downloaded the correct BIOS.
4. Double click the Run.bat program. Place a blank floppy in drive
a: when instructed. The Run.bat program will automatically
format and create a bootable floppy and copy the BIOS files
onto the floppy.
IMPORTANT Microsoft* WINDOWS* 98 SE users. After creating the diskette
you will initially not be able to view the contents of the diskette
through Windows* Explorer or through the A: drive on the desktop.
To view the contents you will have to eject the diskette and reinsert.
Only then will the BIOS files be accessible through Windows* Explorer
or through the A: drive on the desktop.
5. Place the bootable floppy containing the new BIOS into drive
a: of the system to be upgraded and boot the system.
6. During the BIOS update, you will be given one opportunity to
cancel the BIOS update without any changes occurring to
your system. To do this, simply press CTRL+Break when prompted.
IMPORTANT!
Do not press CTRL+Break or power down your system at any other
time during the BIOS update, this could permanently damage
your system.
7. When prompted that the BIOS Update is complete, remove the
floppy and reboot the system.
8. Press F2 repeatedly during post to enter BIOS SETUP. On the first screen
within SETUP, check the BIOS version to ensure that it is
the new version.
9. If you saved the settings as custom defaults, those settings
will automatically appear now. If the system has unique settings that
you did not save by choosing 'Save Custom Defaults, re-enter
those settings now. Press F10 to save the values and exit
Setup.
Note: If you need to change the language files, press CTRL+Break when
prompted and then type Iflash.
*Third-party marks and brands are the property of their
respective owners.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.