I downloaded a bios update for a new motherboard and want to make sure I install the bios correctly (if I need to). The instructions Ranchdog sent me says to delete drvspace.bin -- That leaves 9. Do I also delete kg75w.exe? Thanks.

abitfae.bat
awdflash.exe
command.com
drvspace.bin
io.sys
kg7_5w.bin
kg7_5w.txt
kg75w.exe
msdos.sys
runme.bat

Actually the only two files you need are; awdflash.exe-the flash program, and kg7_5w.bin-the actual new BIOS file.

Just use an ordinary startup floppy, then when you're in true DOS mode insert the floppy with these two files, run the award falsh program, tell it " yes " to back up the old BIOS ( i usually name it " OLDBIOS " ) then insert the name of your new BIOS.

Tip here; i usually rename whatever new BIOS file i download to " NEWBIOS.bin " helps keep things simple. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[This message has been edited by iisbob (edited 01-01-2002).]

Thanks iisbob. Check this and let me know what you think. http://www.biosmods.com/guides/How_to_flash_a_BIOS.php
Is this the same thing? Or is it really as simple as running the awdflash.exe and kg7_5w.bin? Thanks

Trust me, the way i explained it to you is the simplest way to do it-unless you had multiple machines to do it on , then you'd create a specific batch file disk to do the job. However , if it's just your own personal machine-ther's no need to get fancy. Use your standard boot floppy to boot into a true DOS mode and then run your flash program-you actually don't even need to create a second floppy; if you are familiar with basic DOS commands you could create a folder in windows, place the flash program and newbios file in it-then navigate to it while in DOS and execute the program as normal-without having to use another floppy.

Don't do this in a DOS mode from within windows-there are processes running in the background that could cause a problem-best to do it from a true DOS prompt.

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iisbob

Life of a tech-support specialist-
"..Tech Support: "Use the right button to click on the shortcut--"
Customer: "I don't have a right button."
Tech Support: "You should have a right button."
Customer: "I'm sure. I have 'ctrl', 'alt', 'backspace'..."

[This message has been edited by iisbob (edited 01-01-2002).]

Thanks iisbob. I'll do it that way; it does look easier.

I used this (http://www.bootdisk.com/drdfiles/drdflash.exe) to ensure I had a clean boot disk with no unneeded drivers or TSR's. It was recommended by my motherboard manufacturer for flashing the Award BIOS (Look here (http://www.spacewalker.com/english/support/faq/top10QA/dosboot.htm) and scroll down to the last paragraph). This disk image will work for any mobo, BIOS, or Windows version you may have.

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