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    MJScore MDL Novice

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    #1 MJScore, Jul 31, 2009
    I have an HP a1430n computer. The bios says Phoenix-AwardBIOS 3.10. Can this be updated to the SLIC 2.1? If so any ideas on how or will I have to change moterboards. The HP website says it's a ASUS A8N-LA (HP/Compaq motherboard name: Nagami-GL8E). I looked at the ASUS site and could not find any information on bios upgrades for this board. Thanks for any help.
     
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    #3 MJScore, Jul 31, 2009 (OP)
    Thanks for your help.
     
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    #4 MJScore, Jul 31, 2009 (OP)
    It says to use awardflash through DOS. When I look to see instructions on how to do it, it says format a 3 1/2 floppy. Well my machine does not have a floppy. Are there instructions on how to flash the BIOS with a CD or through Windows? Help me please!
     
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    #5 MJScore, Aug 1, 2009 (OP)
    Anyone know how to update bios without floppy drive?
     
  6. ambidav

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    #6 ambidav, Aug 1, 2009
    you use your usb flash drive if you have one rather than floppy :)
     

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    #7 MJScore, Aug 2, 2009 (OP)
    It doesn't say in the bios for USB boot. Can I make a boot CD?
     
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    #8 ambidav, Aug 2, 2009