Hou to update BIOS

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Must update Bios to install faster CPU. However, I can't seem to boot system
to DOS unprotected mode for Flash program to work. A little help here,
please!
--
Larry H. Harris, Jr.

 

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Larry Harris wrote:
> Must update Bios to install faster CPU. However, I can't seem to boot system
> to DOS unprotected mode for Flash program to work. A little help here,
> please!


You haven't bothered to mention the brand/model motherboard, or the
specific brand/revision of your BIOS, so no one can possibly help.

Very carefully follow the instructions provided by the
motherboard's manufacturer.

Hint: You'll need to use an MS-DOS boot diskette for the purpose;
there's no way to boot a WinXP computer into real mode DOS, otherwise.


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Thanks Bruce,
ASUS CUV4X-E, ACPI BIOS vs 1002
I downloaded the latest released version, 1004 which allows for the
faster CPU I must install. Lacking a MS-DOS boot disk is precisely the
problem, as you stated, can't get into real mode without it.
--
Larry H. Harris, Jr.


"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> Larry Harris wrote:
> > Must update Bios to install faster CPU. However, I can't seem to boot system
> > to DOS unprotected mode for Flash program to work. A little help here,
> > please!
>
>
> You haven't bothered to mention the brand/model motherboard, or the
> specific brand/revision of your BIOS, so no one can possibly help.
>
> Very carefully follow the instructions provided by the
> motherboard's manufacturer.
>
> Hint: You'll need to use an MS-DOS boot diskette for the purpose;
> there's no way to boot a WinXP computer into real mode DOS, otherwise.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
> both at once. - RAH
>

 

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Larry Harris wrote:
> Thanks Bruce,
> ASUS CUV4X-E, ACPI BIOS vs 1002
> I downloaded the latest released version, 1004 which allows for the
> faster CPU I must install. Lacking a MS-DOS boot disk is precisely the
> problem, as you stated, can't get into real mode without it.


Place a blank floppy diskette in the floppy drive, double-click My
Computer > right-click the A: drive > Select "Format" > Select "Create
an MS-DOS startup disk."

Or you can create one from one of the many types at www.bootdisk.com.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
both at once. - RAH