Asus A7N8X Deluxe - Manual (Page 58)

40 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures
CAUTION! Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the
motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your
problems. Careless updating may create more problems !
4.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Built-in AwardBIOS Flash Utility
The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in
Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with the
executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). The following
sub-sections explain the steps in flashing your BIOS.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact
info on Page viii). Save the copy to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the computer.
3. To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to
display the following screen.
NOTE! Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to
type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility.
4. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. You
will receive the error message, “WARNING! Device not ready!” if you
proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive.
NOTE! The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only.
what you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.