BIOS Upgrade Instructions
FLASH Memory provides a convenient way to update a system BIOS. When a
manufacturer of a system updates the BIOS for a particular class of systems,
a floppy disk can be obtained containing the source code for this new BIOS
as well as a utility that will upgrade the ROM chip to this new BIOS.
IMPORTANT!
Extreme care must be taken when updating the system BIOS. If an incorrect
BIOS source code is used to update the ROM chip, the system may refuse to
boot.
Please follow carefully the procedures outlined below. If in doubt, consult
a qualified technnician or call your local vendor.
NOTE: If you use AMI BIOS, you must use the "AMIFLASH.COM" Setup utility
to update your FLASH Memory, otherwise it will not work. If you
use AWARD BIOS, you must use the "AWDFLASH.EXE" Setup utility to
update your FLASH Memory. You can not mix these two utilities
together, otherwise you will get an error message.
The following outlines the AWARD BIOS FLASH Memory updating procedure:
Make sure that memory managers such as QEMM386, EMM386 OR 386MAX are
not loaded. Flash Memory utilities do not work under protected or
virtual mode.
From the C:\ prompt, type "A:" to change to the A drive.
Type "AWDFLASH" and then press ENTER. The Award Flash Memory Writer
Screen will now appear.
A prompt will be given to type in a file name. Type in the new BIOS
source code's full file name, including the file extension.
You will be prompted with the message, "Do you want to save BIOS?"
To save the existing BIOS, type "Y" for yes and enter a file name to
save the BIOS to. Otherwise type "N" for no.
Next, you will be prompted with the message, "Are you sure to program?"
Type in "Y" to begin the BIOS updating process. When the updating
process has finished, there will be a prompt to reset the system,
otherwise type "N". The Flash Utility will automatically terminate.
The following outlines the AMI BIOS FLASH Memory updating procedure:
Make sure that memory managers such as QEMM386, EMM386 OR 386MAX are
not loaded. Flash Memory utilities do not work under protected or
virtual mode.
From the C:\ prompt, type "A:" to change to the A drive.
Type "AMIFLASH" and then press ENTER. The AMI Flash Memory Writer
Screen will now appear.
A prompt will be given to type in a file name. Type in the new BIOS
source code's full file name, including the file extension.
You will be prompted with the message, "Do you want to save BIOS?"
To save the existing BIOS, type "Y" for yes and enter a file name to
save the BIOS to. Otherwise type "N" for no.
Next, you will be prompted with the message, "Are you sure to program?"
Type in "Y" to begin the BIOS updating process. When the updating
process has finished, there will be a prompt to reset the system,
otherwise type "N". The Flash Utility will automatically terminate.
Caution!!!
After upgrading the BIOS and entering the BIOS Utility Setup you may
be prompted to enter a password. If this occurs the following
procedure should be followed. Turn-off your computer. Locate the
jumper on the motherboard labeled "CLR CMOS". (Refer to the manual if
necessary) Place the jumper-block, so that it shorts the two-pins.
Turn-on your computer for approximately two to five seconds then
turn-off your computer. Place the jumper-block to normal operation
then reboot your computer.
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.