Add the flash program files to yourregular boot floppy and run it from there. Before everyone had flash programs you had to do it manually off the boot disk. I used to do flash updates to the Phoenix Bios on my old Gateway, and nothing bad ever happened. I was nervous doing it, but it always worked. Dell's flash update does make a bootable disk, and that is what I've been using, but I have also used one from Asus, Tyan, and Intel. I've never had a failure or a dead mobo because of it. >Hi, >I had already tried what you suggested with the floppy just before I >received this, as I was going on the same assumption as yourself, that the >flash update would create a bootable disk, as I have noticed that the update >is an EXE. file. I thought I would try it anyway, but nothing happens at all >exept a message telling me that I have an invalid start up disk, replace the >disk and press enter. >I think I probably have to download a flash utility to go with this bios >update, but I can't find one on the fujitsu-siemens site. >I've looked on the net also for bios flashing instructions, as Mike Scott >suggested, but I became worried again when I read the words: "Think very >carefully before attempting to flash a Phoenix or IBM bios." >I can't seem to find any information at all about bios flashing on the >manufacturers site, and I'm very, very wary of asking them directly now, as >just about everything they suggested via email last time round was wrong. >I've got the floppy with the update ready to add the flash utility if and >when I find it. >The system actually runs without the update, but, I'm sure it's running alot >slower than it should. Obviously, I want to get this bios flashed as soon as >is possible. >I'm wondering if I'm doing anything wrong, and maybe this update would be >all that's needed. >I'm sure I've set everything right to be able to flash it. >Can anyone recommend a site with 'idiot' instructions? >This is a Phoenix bios. >If my very first attempt at flashing had been more successful, I'm sure I >wouldn't be so worried now. >Thanks in advance. >Michele Sayer > > __________________________________________________________________ Try AOL and get 1045 hours FREE for 45 days! http://free.aol.com/tryaolfree/index.adp?375380 Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 for FREE! Download Now! http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455 Visit our website regularly for FAQs, articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more http://freepctech.com