1. ste5201.zip Driver
2. README.txt File Contents

README.txt Driver File Contents (ste5201.zip)

IMPORTANT:
After download the appropriate BIOS zip file from Supermicro FTP site, please 
unzip and copy the content files to a DOS bootable diskette before you go to the following BIOS flash procedures. 

SMBFLAH.COM utility is not suitable for all motherboards.  Supermicro has no responsibility for any damaged to the BIOS, by applying this flash utility.

These BIOS images are pre-release to address issues found on the current release BIOS.  These BIOS revision have not been fully tested, using these BIOS are at the user own risk.     

* For P5MMA/P5MMS boards, please change jumper J7 from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2 position to disable boot block protection and follow BIOS FLASH PROCEDURE A to update BIOS.  NOTE: J7 not JP7!!!!
* For all Supermicro P6XXX motherboards, please follow BIOS FLASH PROCEDURE B or C to update BIOS.
* For P5STE, P5STD, and P5STD/m motherboards, please follow BIOS FLASH PROCEDURE D to update BIOS.
* For any Supermicro motherboards not listed, please contact our RMA dept. (408) 895-2000 ext. 2155 for a new BIOS chip.



BIOS FLASHING PROCEDURE A
The BIOS image files are 		MMAxxxx.ROM for P5MMA and 
					MMSxxxx.ROM for P5MMS motherboards.
1.  Power off system.
2.  Boot system to DOS prompt from hard disk or floppy disk drive.
3.  At the DOS prompt (Not under Windows 95's MS-DOS command) change to A:\ drive and type smbflash biosfilename <CR>.
4.  After BIOS upgrade is complete answer Yes when program prompts to reboot system.
5.  When system reboots, power off your system and change J7 back to pins 2-3 position.
6.  Power on the system again and updated BIOS revision on top of boot screen should be displayed.




BIOS FLASHING PROCEDURE B
The BIOS downloading files is SxSxxxx.ROM for P6SAS, P6SKS and P6SAE boards.

1.  Power off system 
2.  Boot system to DOS prompt from hard disk or floppy disk drive.  
3.  At the DOS prompt (Not under Windows 95's MS-DOS command), change to A:\ drive and type smbflash biosfilename.rom <CR>.
4.  After BIOS upgrade is complete answer Yes when program prompts to reboot system.
5.  Power on system again and updated BIOS revision on top of boot screen should be displayed.


BIOS FLASHING PROCEDURE C:
The BIOS image file is xxxxxxx.ROM for P5DKF, P6DKE, P6SNE II, P6DNE, P6DNF, P6SNE, P6SNF, P6SNS and P6SNA motherboards.

1.  Power off system 
2.  Boot system to DOS prompt from hard disk or floppy disk drive.  
3.  At the DOS prompt (Not under Windows 95's MS-DOS command), change to A:\ drive and type smbflash biosfilename.rom <CR>.
4.  After BIOS upgrade is complete answer Yes when program prompts to reboot system.
5.  Power on system again and updated BIOS revision on top of boot screen should be displayed.



BIOS FLASHING PROCEDURE D:
The BIOS downloading file is STE5201.ROM for P5STE, P5STD and P5STD/m motherboards. 
					   	
1.  Rename the file STE5201.ROM to SUPER.ROM.
2.  Insert the diskette with SUPER.ROM file into drive A
3.  Press and hold "Ctrl"+"Home" on the keyboard then turn on system power.
4.  Don't release the hot keys until the floppy drive is accessed.
5.  BIOS is being flash updated, system will reboot after the update is complete. 
6.  Check system boot screen and ensure the BIOS revision number has updated.