RE: BIOS update

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For years I have read postings warning people not to update the BIOS unless
they have a reason. While I suppose there is some risk in performing the
update, I do not see a problem. I have updated hundreds of BIOS' and have
only run into problems twice. I was easily able to reset those BIOS' by using
the reset jumper (most if not all motherboards can be reset).

While doing the update, you will see a warning stating that you should not
shut off the power so there maybe a risk if you lose power. So don't update
your BIOS during a thunderstorm.

Here's what you need to do.

Make sure that you have the right update for your board.

Format a floppy disk as an MS-DOS disk. From the bin file you described, I
would say it is for an ABIT motherboard. You need to go to their website and
download a program named AWDFLASH. Copy that file and the bin file to the
MS-DOS diskette and boot the PC from floppy. At the DOS prompt, type in
AWDFLASH. Once in the AWDFLASH program, follow the directions. At some point
you will have to type in Ak31s20p.bin. You will probably be asked if you want
to save the original BIOS info. Save the existing info and then run the
update.

Remember that there is some risk so take that into account. Overall, it's
easy to do.
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That's just like my opinion, Man........


"Chris" wrote:

> I found a BIOS update for my system, but I don't know how to install it. It
> is a .bin file (ak31s20p.bin to be exact). I was told to make a bootable
> floppy and do it that way, but the instructions that were given, are for .exe
> and .rom files. Does anyone have any idea on how I can install this file?
> Thanks.
.

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