AOflash Utility Readme
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        This utility will try to reprogram your system BIOS by using flash
        memory technology. It will permanently replace your original BIOS
        content after flashing. Please make sure you have wrote down your 
	BIOS settings so that you can reconfigure them after flasing. 

        1. Clean Boot -- Bootup the system from DOS prompt without loading 
	   any memory manager (HIMEM, EMM386, QEMM386, ...).
        2. Execute "aoflash ********.BIN".
        3. After loading the new BIOS code, the utility will prompt you to 
           save original BIOS code into your HDD or floppy. Please press "Y"
	   to store it as "BIOS.OLD".
	4. After the old BIOS has been secussfully saved, press "Y" to 
	   replace BIOS. 
        5. DO NOT turn off the power during "FLASHING".
        6. Reboot the system by turn off the power after "FLASHING".
        7. Press "DEL" key to enter BIOS setup during POST.
        8. Reload the "BIOS SETUP DEFAULT" and reconfigure other items
           as previous set.
        9. Save & Exit. Done!

	Note: You may load back original BIOS "BIOS.OLD" by the same 
	      procedure.

If you experience any abnormal during or after flashing, please contact your
local distributor for further information.

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