System Utilities 2-12BIOS Flash UtilitiesBIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:• New versions of system programs• New features or options• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.Perform the following to run a BIOS Flash update:1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD.2. Download and copy the Flash utilities to the bootable USB HDD/FDD.BIOS Flash may be performed by one of the following:• DOS Flash Utility• WinFlash UtilityNOTE:• If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used.See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25.• Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used• Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. If the battery packdoes not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot the system.• Flash utility has auto execution function.
