readme.txt Driver File Contents (7507698.exe)

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File Description:  BIOS Update for the Lucas (AMD K6-2) Motherboard
Version:  0AAQM022
Operating System:  Not operating system specific
Part Number:  7507392
Date:  MM/DD/YYYY  11/04/1999
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal 		
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview
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This is a 022 BIOS for the Lucas (K6-2) motherboard.


Identification
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To identify if this is the correct BIOS update file for your computer, follow these steps.

If the computer is turned off:

1.  Turn on the computer and press the F1 key several times.  The computer enters the BIOS Setup Utility.

2.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, look for the BIOS version line.  It should read 0AAQMxxx (x = variable characters).

3.  If this is correct, then this is the correct BIOS update for your computer.

If the computer is in Windows:

1.  From the Start menu, click Shut Down.  In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Restart, and then click OK.

2.  After the screen turns black, press F1 several times.  The computer enters the BIOS setup Utility.

3.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, look for the BIOS version line.  It should read 0AAQMxxx (x = variable characters).

4.  If this is correct, then this is the correct BIOS update for your computer.



Installation
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1.  Preparing your system
2.  Performing the update
3.  Updating system settings


1. Prepare your computer

Before updating your computer's BIOS, enter the current BIOS Setup Utility, and then write down each of the current settings, in the event that this information is needed again after the upgrade.  Note:  The following instructions may vary dependent upon the operating system currently loaded on the computer.  


2. Copying the files.

	 a.  After the BIOS update file has been downloaded and then double-clicked on, the files you need are extracted to the folder c:\cabs\7507392.
	 b.  On your screen, locate and double-click the My Computer icon.
	 c.  In the My Computer window, double-click on Local Disk (C:).
	 d.  In the Local Disk (C:) window, double-click the Drivers folder.  If you do not see this folder, click View the entire contents of this drive.
	 e.  Double click on folder labeled 7507392
	 f.  In the C:\cabs window, click Edit, and then click Select All.
	 g.  In the C:\cabs window, click Edit and then click copy.
	 h.  Close all windows.
	 i.  Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
	 j.  On your screen, locate and double-click the My Computer icon.
	 k.  In the My Computer window, double-click on 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)
	 l.  In the A:\ window, click Edit, and then click Paste.
	 m.  The files needed to update the BIOS are copied to the floppy disk.


3. Performing the update

	a. Restart the computer with the diskette in the A:\ drive.
	b. AMIFLASH utility will appear on the screen
	c. It will flash please wait (do not touch any keys at this time).
	d. When it is done the system will restart.
	e. Remove the floppy disk 
	f. The flash is complete.


Enter the new BIOS and verify settings are the same as those you copied down earlier.



Removal
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A motherboard must have a BIOS to operate, therefore there is no removal procedure.


Troubleshooting
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If you have difficulties installing this BIOS update, download the file again, and then ensure that all instructions in this document are followed.


Reason for Update
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Change notes not available for this BIOS.


Applicable Part Numbers
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2503985,2503986,2504230,2504937,2504939,2504940,2505085,2505087,2505088,2505089,2505276,2505675,2506135,2506140,2506141
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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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