FAQ
What should I do If the system BIOS was corrupted after the flashing process ?
In most cases the BIOS need to be re-programmed with an EEPROM writer; please ask your reseller for help. However, you could try the following method before that.
All Biostar motherboard has Boot-block function. This special function will help to secure the corruption of system BIOS. Boot-block occupies 8K spaces in the BIOS, but it will remain intact during the flashing process. Once the flashing process unsuccessful but fortunately the Boot-block section has not been corrupted, following method able to recover your system BIOS.
All Biostar motherboard has Boot-block function. This special function will help to secure the corruption of system BIOS. Boot-block occupies 8K spaces in the BIOS, but it will remain intact during the flashing process. Once the flashing process unsuccessful but fortunately the Boot-block section has not been corrupted, following method able to recover your system BIOS.
- Copy the BIOS and Awdflash.exe utility under a bootable Floppy Disk. You can download the BIOS through Biostar Website.
- Click here to Download BIOS Flash Utility.
- Change file name from awdflash.8.60C.exe to AWDFLASH.EXE.
- Insert the Floppy into the system and power on the system. The system will execute the program automatically.
- Please wait for two minute and then reboot the system.