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http://www.bios-mods.

com/bios-update/

This BIOS Update documentation will demonstrate how to update a computer’s BIOS that may be
required in order to fix computer bugs or add new features to your system. It is important that you have a
specific reason for updating your BIOS, doing so when there is no need is an unwanted risk that should
not be taken into consideration. Usually, a motherboard or computer manufacturer will tell you if an
update for your system is required. Additionally, if you have a greater knowledge of your PC and want to
modify your BIOS to achieve a specific goal, consider making an inquiry in our Forum.

The first thing to identify when updating your BIOS is what platform you’re system uses; the most
common being Award, AMI, and Phoenix, which we will go into further detail later.

To identify what platform your BIOS uses, check to see if any of these logos appear on bootup:

Award BIOS EPA Logo

AMI Boot Logo

If none of these images help you identify your motherboard BIOS company, the easiest way to check this
information is use identification tools like Everest or CPUID, or simply consult your manual or OEM
manufacturer.

After you have determined the BIOS type, you can use the correct corresponding methods listed below.
We will also review situations where the manufacturer provides the easy “one click” solution.

The “One Click” Solution: This is a term that refers to computer companies that package BIOS updates
that are designed to be run in windows without any hassle. If you are simply trying to update to the latest
BIOS released from a computer manufacturer and are not computer savvy, please download the package
found on your support page (only applies for prebuilt systems!) A generic list of links to support pages is
listed below:

Acer | ASUS | Dell | eMachines | Gateway | HP | Lenovo | Toshiba

If you don’t fall under the one click cattegory, then its time to prepare a bootable USB drive that we will
use to boot DOS. This is needed to run the FLASH routine.
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Download the HP USB disk format tool and install it here

Once installed, open the utility and select the USB to format. Below, tick the bubble for creating an
MSDOS startup disk. It will then want you to point it to a DOS image folder. You will need to download
and unzip this DOS image (do NOT use your own DOS image) here Once it has completed formating
your drive, open up the USB in My Computer. Verify that there are only three files on the USB, making
sure to unhide protected operating system files in explorer to see them. If you see three DOS files, you are
ready for the next phase.

Then, copy the BIOS update image that you want to update. (If you are unsure of where to get this, please
post in our forums) For the award platform the bios file should be named bios.bin; for AMI name it
bios.rom; and for the Phoenix BIOS bios.bin

The final preparation stage needed for our USB is the flash utlity itself, which varies according to the
platform. According to your platform, download the appropriate utility to your flash drive below.

Award BIOS= Award Flash

AMI BIOS= AFUDOS

Phoenix BIOS= PHLASH

Finally, reboot and select your USB as your boot DOS. Then, enter the following command based on your
BIOS: (for a complete list of switches, consult our forums)

AWARD= awdflash bios.bin /py /sn /f /cc /r

AMI= afudos bios.rom /P /B /N /C /E /K /Q /REBOOT

PHOENIX=phlash bios.bin

While the update is in proccess, do NOT touch your keyboard or turn off your PC. Avoid doing this while
there is a possibility of a power outage as well.

If you followed all of these steps correctly, then your computer will successfully reboot with the updated
BIOS!
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