Model: BIOS K7S8X / K7S8X R3.0, Version 2.3
Operating System: (Note: might work with other versions of this os.)
File: K7S8X_230.zip
Comments:
2. If CD-ROM is connected with HDD on same IDE channel, Windows XP can be installed correctly.
3. "IDE Driving" option was added in the BIOS setup.
4. Athlon XP 2600+ CPU should be displayed correctly on the POST.
5. Low speed fan should be detected correctly.
Updating BIOS Procedures
Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download the FLASH.EXE and copy FLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk in step 1.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save to the disk you created in step 2.
Boot from the disk you created in step 3.
At the "A:\" prompt, type FLASH, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press <Enter>. For example: A:\FLASH K7VT2_1.20 <Enter> then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 1 minute, you will see the message "Flash ROM Update Completed - Pass", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press <F2> to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press <Enter> to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press <Enter> to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.