1. 7504203.exe Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (7504203.exe)

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File Description:  BIOS 0AAGT, Version 046
Version:  0AAGT046
Operating System:  All Operating Systems
Part Number: 7504203
Date:  MM/DD/YYYY  2/2/1999
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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

This is the 046 BIOS for the Tomahawk motherboard.

Identification

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 0AAGTxxx (where x is 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 0AAGTxxx (where x is variable characters).

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



Installation

1.  Preparing your system
2.  Copying files
3.  Performing the update


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 depending upon the operating system currently loaded on the computer.  


2. Copy the files.

 a.  After the BIOS update file has been downloaded and then double-clicked, the files you need are extracted to the c:\cabs\7504203 folder.
 b.  On your screen, double-click the My Computer icon.
 c.  In the My Computer window, double-click 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 the 7504203 folder.
 f.  In the C:\cabs window, from the Edit menu, click Select All.
 g.  In the C:\cabs window, from the Edit menu, click Copy.
 h.  Close all windows.
 i.  Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
 j.  On your screen, double-click the My Computer icon.
 k.  In the My Computer window, double-click 3 1/2 Floppy (A:).
 l.  In the A:\ window, from the Edit menu, click Paste.
 m.  The files needed to update the BIOS are copied to the floppy disk.


3. Perform the update.

 a.  Restart the computer with the disk in drive A.
 b.  The AMIFLASH utility appears on the screen.
 c.  A "Please wait (do not touch any keys at this time)" message appears.
 d.  When it is done, the system restarts.
 e.  Remove the floppy disk. 
 f.  The flash is complete.


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


Removal

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

Troubleshooting

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

Change notes not available for this BIOS.

Applicable Part Numbers:
4000271, MBDSAC112AAWW, MBDSAC153AAWW, MBDSAC158AAWW, MBDSAC159AAWW, MBDSAC160AAWW, MBDSAC161AAWW