Leadtek WinFast 6300MAX/MA Pro User Manual - page 30
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Appendix A.
BIOS Flash Utility
If you get a new floppy disk or CD_ROM from your local dealer which contains a new version
of the BIOS binary file, or you obtain the new BIOS binary file directly from our Web Site
(www.leadtek.com.tw), please follow the steps below to update the BIOS.
NOTE:
Please contact your dealer first to see if you need to update your BIOS. If you
update BIOS without contacting your dealer, you might encounter problems and unable to
start the computer.
Step 1: Reboot into DOS or “Command Prompt Only” of Windows95/98
Step 2: Insert the accompany CD into CD-ROM (or floppy disk to Drive A)
Step 3: Copy “AWDFLASH.EXE” to a new directory from X:\FLASH sub-directory. (X:
means CD-ROM drive letter)
Step 4: Copy the new BIOS binary file to the above said new directory.
Step 5: Change to the new directory and type the following command:
AWDFLASH [Filename] ([Filename] means the file name of BIOS binary file)
A message will be displayed on your screen. Follow the instruction to finish the BIOS
updating.
NOTE:
Do not take any action before finishing the updating, otherwise you may encounter
severe problems and need to have it sent for repair.
You can also use “AWDFLASH /?” command for help messages.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the application being run under DOS prompt. Please do
the following steps while in Windows 95/98 environment: Start your system when “Starting
Windows 95 (or 98)...” message appears. Press F8 immediately to enter the “Startup Menu”.
Select the “Command Prompt Only” option.
Appendix B.
Technical Support
Technical support:
In the event of not finding solution for your problem, please contact our technical support
staffs, or E-mail to
Be prepared of:
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Product name
It will be easier for our staffs to answer your question if you know the name of the product.
The name is displayed during system booting.
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Software driver version
The utilities and drivers are updated from time to time, and can be downloaded from our Web
Site
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CPU type and speed
We need to know the type of processor you are using and its speed.
••••
Monitor manufacturer and model
Please advise the type and supporting mode of the monitor you are using.
••••
Detailed description of your problem
Please describe in detail all the problems you encountered, including the type of software
and hardware you are using, and the contents of your system files.