1. Do not attempt to flash BIOS unless FSB set to standard specs for the CPU installed.
e.g. AMD Athlon XP 2500+ max FSB is 333MHz. Translation: use 166MHz FSB in BIOS setup. (3200+ users may use 200MHz FSB,etc). As a matter of fact, if you have overclocked your system, you MUST reset everything to safe defaults before flashing BIOS. After flashing, return to your oc settings.
2. Always flash BIOS from DOS, not from DOS window. Download BIOS update to floppy and extract files. (It may be cool to clear CMOS)
3. Next, re-boot and when prompted, select ALT+F2... this loads flash utility. Input *.bin file name if not auto selected. When selecting "Y" to begin, hang on because it proceeds without further ado. Make sure you do not interrupt power or try to reset before it finishes under any circumstances or you may be left with a dead board. If you choose not to use the ALT+F2 method, you might want to use the flash utility provided by CT that is bundled with update. Latest file name "Af823j". Similar steps, but just make sure you do this from DOS and not DOS-window.
4. If you do end up with a dead board, all is not lost. EPROM BIOS can be re-moved and replaced. ($$)
5. Be aware that you MAY have to re-install OS, especially XP. Depends on how many features/hardware devices change on update. Make sure you back up your HDD first.
e.g. AMD Athlon XP 2500+ max FSB is 333MHz. Translation: use 166MHz FSB in BIOS setup. (3200+ users may use 200MHz FSB,etc). As a matter of fact, if you have overclocked your system, you MUST reset everything to safe defaults before flashing BIOS. After flashing, return to your oc settings.
2. Always flash BIOS from DOS, not from DOS window. Download BIOS update to floppy and extract files. (It may be cool to clear CMOS)
3. Next, re-boot and when prompted, select ALT+F2... this loads flash utility. Input *.bin file name if not auto selected. When selecting "Y" to begin, hang on because it proceeds without further ado. Make sure you do not interrupt power or try to reset before it finishes under any circumstances or you may be left with a dead board. If you choose not to use the ALT+F2 method, you might want to use the flash utility provided by CT that is bundled with update. Latest file name "Af823j". Similar steps, but just make sure you do this from DOS and not DOS-window.
4. If you do end up with a dead board, all is not lost. EPROM BIOS can be re-moved and replaced. ($$)
5. Be aware that you MAY have to re-install OS, especially XP. Depends on how many features/hardware devices change on update. Make sure you back up your HDD first.
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