RE: BIOS update
- From: "Chris" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 21:14:01 -0700
Ahhh thank you uggabugga! I needed Awdflash, something mentioned that but I
wasn't sure what it meant. I downloaded it, added it to my floppy, followed
the instructions, and voila, all done. I updated, because I got a message
that said something along the lines of "It has been over 2 years since you
have updated bios, it is recommended that you do so." So I did. Thank you all
for your help.
"uggabugga" wrote:
> 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.
> --
> 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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