* * * Flash BIOS Upgrade Instructions * * *

 Updating the Award BIOS Code is made easy with the AWDFLASH Utility. Since
 your mainboard features FLASH BIOS, it is not necessary to change the actual
 BIOS chip in order to upgrade the System BIOS. The user can simply
 re-program the old BIOS using the AWDFLASH Utility as follows: 

1. First, boot the system with DOS or to "Safe Mode" under Windows 95. If you
   are booting DOS from a hard drive or floppy disk, press [F5] when the
   message "Starting MS-DOS" appears on the screen. If you are booting
   Windows 95, press the [F8] key, and select the "Safe mode command prompt"
   option. This will assure that the system is running in "real mode"
   with no device drivers loaded. This is the only correct way to run the
   AWDFLASH Utility program. 

2. There are (2) important files needed to re-program the BIOS. The first is
   "AWDFLASH.EXE" which is the FLASH BIOS Programming Utility. The second
   file needed is the updated "BIN" file which contains the actual BIOS code.
   This file will have the extension [.bin], such as "HS-01-08.BIN". Make sure
   these files are on the diskette or hard drive in the same directory. 

3. Start the AWDFLASH Utility by changing to the directory where the two
   required files exist and typing: AWDFLASH and pressing [ENTER]. 
  
4. The AWDFLASH Utility Screen appears. You will be asked for the file name
   to program. Type in the name of the new BIOS (.bin) file and hit [ENTER]. 

5. The program will then ask if you want to backup the old BIOS. This is
   recommended in case there are any problems with the new ".bin" file.
   Enter the name of the new backup file (such as "backup.bin") and press
   [ENTER].

6. At this time the system will prompt you for final confirmation before
   beginning programming. The Utility can be aborted at this time by hitting
   "n". To begin programming, hit "y".

7. When the Flash programming starts, a bar indicator will show the progress
   of the programming operation. After successful completion, hit the reset
   button or power off the computer.