User`s manual

G-4 Appendix G
7. Flash the BIOS in pure DOS mode.
After successfully booting off of the floppy, execute the flash utility according to these
instructions.
Note
• We strongly recommend you use the above parameters following ‘awdflash’ to flash
your BIOS.
DO NOT just type “awdflash se6_sw.bin” without the above parameters following
the “.bin” file.
• The Award flash utility cannot be completed under the Windows
®
environment. It
must be done in a pure DOS environment.
• You should check which BIOS file is to be used with your motherboard, don't flash
with the wrong BIOS file. Otherwise, it may cause system malfunctions.
• Please do not use the Award flash memory writer version earlier than Version 7.52C to
flash the BIOS. Otherwise, it may cause flash fail or un-anticipated problems.
• During the updating, the progress will be measured by white blocks. The last four blue
blocks of the flash update process represent the “BIOS boot block”. The BIOS boot
block is used to prevent the BIOS from becoming corrupt during programming. It
should not be programmed every time. If this “BIOS boot block” remains intact when
the BIOS becomes corrupt during programming, then you can boot from a bootable
floppy next time you boot your computer. This allows you to flash your BIOS again
without the need for technical support from the dealer.
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