Updating the Asus Eee PC 1000's basic input/output system (BIOS) to version 803 will help with battery-charging efficiency. The BIOS is a basic set of instructions that act as a starting point for the computer at startup. Before you update the BIOS, ensure that you need to perform the update, since a BIOS update failure can lead to a non-functioning computer. Check with Asus tech support if you are unsure whether you need the 803 update.
Instructions
1. Download the Eee PC 1000 BIOS update 803 from the Asus support website (see Resources).
2. Ensure the computer is running off AC power and not its battery.
3. Start the ASUS Update utility. The program is pre-installed on your Asus computer in the "Asus" program group folder. It is also included on the support CD that came with your computer. If you can't find the program, you can download it from the Asus Support website.
4. Select "Update BIOS from File" from the drop-down menu. Click "Next."
5. Click "Open" and find the BIOS file you downloaded from the website. Select it and click "Open."
6. Click "Update" to begin the BIOS update process. from this point until completion, it is very important that your computer not be interrupted. If the BIOS doesn't fully install, your computer might no longer work.
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