1 Introduction
AMIFLASH.COM is a DOS based program that is used to update the BIOS in
motherboards that use AMIBIOS stored in a FLASH ROM.
Depending on motherboard implementation, the utility may be able to update
the all of the FLASH part sectors, including the BootBlock sector. Keep
in mind that ay failure while updating the BootBlock sector will render
the motherboard unusable and will require replacing the FLASH part with
another pre-programmed FLASH part.
Version 7.10 of AMIFLASH.COM will work with AMIBIOS versions 06.31.00,
06.31.01, 07.00.00, and 07.00.01.
AMIFLASH can be used in Command Line mode or in Interactive mode.
2 Command Line usage
The syntax for the command line operation is as follows:
AMIFLASH ROMFileName [Options]
ROMFileName is the path (following DOS rules for specifying file names)
of the ROM file that is going to be programmed into the FLASH part.
The ROMFileName command line parameter is optional. If you don't provide
a ROMFileName but provide the "/a" option, the utility will assume that
ROMFileName is "A:\AMIBOOT.ROM".
2.1 Options
Each one of the command line options can be specified by itself or in
combination with other options. Additionally, the options can be
specified before or after the ROMFileName.
2.1.1 /a
This options means "Automatic." This option will cause AMIFLASH to
skip all the non-error prompts to the user. The utility will load the
specified ROMFileName, erase and program the FLASH part, and reset the
system after successfully FLASH programming.
Remember that if ROMFileName is not specified, AMIFLASH will use
"A:\AMIBOOT.ROM" by default.
2.1.2 /b
This option means "BootBlock." This option will force AMIFLASH to
program the BootBlock sector of the FLASH. Setting this switch will
instruct AMIFLASH to skip the "Program Boot Block ?" user prompt.
In other words, AMIFLASH will update the BootBlock sector of the FLASH
part without asking for user confirmation.
2.1.3 /c
This option means "CMOS." When this option is selected, AMIFLASH will
destroy the CMOS checksum after successful FLASH programming. If FLASH
programming is interrupted (canceled) by the user, AMIFLASH will not
destroy the CMOS checksum.
3 Interactive usage
To invoke AMIFLASH in interactive mode, just enter the program name
without the "/a" option.
The screen is divided horizontally into three panes:
1. Banner. Displays version and copyright information.
2. User Prompts. The utility asks the user for input.
3. Help / Error Message. Displays context help, progress information,
and error messages.
These are the user prompts.
3.1 Save Existing BIOS ?
This prompt only appears if the user did not specify ROMFileName or
the "/a" option in the command line. This is useful if the user wants
to make a backup copy of the original BIOS before flashing (programming)
a new ROM file into the motherboard's FLASH part. If the user answers
'y' to this question, the utility will prompt for a filename.
3.1.1 Enter Filename :
This is the file name (follow DOS file path and name conventions) for
the backup copy of the ROM image currently stored in the motherboard's
FLASH part.
3.2 Enter BIOS Filename:
This is the file name for the file containing the new ROM image to be
programmed into the FLASH part. This prompt will be skipped if the
user specified ROMFileName in the command line. In this case,
ROMFileName will be displayed after this prompt.
If the user does not enter any filename and just presses enter, AMIFLASH
will use "A:\AMIBOOT.ROM" for the file name.
3.3 Program BootBlock
AMIFLASH can, depending on motherboard design, update the BootBlock
sector of the FLASH part. If the user answers 'y' to this prompt,
BootBlock sector will be updated.
This prompt is skipped if the user specified the "/b" option in
the command line.
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.