How to update BIOS to Version 1.7?

The following procedure is the best way of updating the EMX-MCP61S-AVL’s BIOS effectively.

1. Create a clean bootable Floppy Disk Drive. You can create a boot up disk thru windows XP Pro by formatting the drive A: and select "Format and Create Boot Up Disk".Please use a good quality new floppy disk to minimize the risk of the BIOS flash failing due to corrupted files on the floppy.

2. Once the DOS boot disk has been created, Copy the MCP61S17.BIN, awdflash.exe and update.bat into the separate floppy disk drive.

3. Boot from the created DOS Boot disk.

4. Once inside the command prompt, remove the DOS Boot Disk and insert the disk with BIN file, BAT file and flash utility.

5. Execute the BAT file by typing "a:update", this will flashed the BIOS automatically.

6. Check the BIOS version now.

Note: Failing to comply with the above procedure will lead the system to become Black-out/No Display.


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