Updating the BIOS keeps your computer working after upgrades.
Besides your operating system, your computer also includes another program called the basic input-output system (BIOS), which is used to verify the operation of attached hardware components. The BIOS loads before your operating system and performs several system checks. As with any other type of software, not all hardware is compatible with every BIOS version. You will likely need to upgrade your Award version 6.00PG BIOS if you replace the various components inside your computer.
Instructions
1. Navigate to the BIOS Agent Plus website, and click the blue button labeled "Click here to download BIOS Agent Plus." Click "Save File."
2. Open the folder where you saved the BIOS Agent Plus file. Double-click the .exe file named "BIOSAgentPlus." Wait for the program to automatically check your current BIOS version and locate the most recent update available.
3. Scroll down to the "BIOS" heading in the list of detected driver software. Click the blue icon in the "download" column to the right of the "Award" entry. Double-click the BIOS update file after it finishes downloading. Click "Next" at each prompt and then "Finish."
4. Click "Start," "Shut Down" and "Restart." Wait until you see the "Award Modular BIOS" heading, and tap the "Delete" key to access the BIOS menu.
5. Scroll down to the "Load Optimized Defaults" option. Press "Enter" and then press "Enter" again to automatically detect the correct BIOS settings. Navigate to the "Save and Exit" setup option, and press "Enter."
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