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The procedure for updating BIOS is different for EPROM and Flash
ROM chips. Please refer to the below explanation for the difference.
If you have an EPROM BIOS chip, it will have a small glass window
on top that is covered by a BIOS label. The internal components
of the EPROM chip must undergo exposure by ultraviolet light (visible
light is not suitable for this purpose, so an ultraviolet bulb must
be used) via the glass window in order to clear it's BIOS content.
After exposure, a special tool called an EPROM writer is used to
install the new BIOS to the cleared chip. At this point the updated
chip is ready for use on the mainboard. To prevent the chip from
undergoing unpredictable problems, perform a CMOS discharge before
turning the computer on. End-users typically will not have access
to the EPROM writer, thus upgrading bios ususally involves receiving
assistance from your dealer or manufacturer.
If you have a Flash ROM BIOS chip, there will be no glass window
on the top of the chip and you do not need to use the EPROM writer
to install the new BIOS. All you need is access to ABIT's web site.
Download the Award Flash Utility and the relative version of BIOS
for your mainboard. Then, proceed according to the ninth FAQ in
this list.
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