943,352 Members | Top Members by Rank

Hardware and Software > PC Hardware > Motherboards, CPUs and RAM > .awd file
Ad:
Permalink
Feb 11th, 2005
0

.awd file

Expand Post »
Im trying to install drivers for my motherboard (http://usa.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=P4PE&langs=09) ASUS P4PE. It's about 3 years old. I downloaded a BIOS update, but the file type is .awd.
IMy PC says i dont have a program to open with it. Would anyone have any clues as to what i should do to install this driver?? :-| , :o
Similar Threads
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
Morgan25 is offline Offline
9 posts
since Feb 2005
Permalink
Feb 19th, 2005
0

Re: .awd file

Ive never heard of anything like that good luck with it.
Reputation Points: 10
Solved Threads: 0
Newbie Poster
Ignite is offline Offline
12 posts
since Feb 2005
Permalink
Feb 19th, 2005
0

Re: .awd file

Quote originally posted by Morgan25 ...
Im trying to install drivers for my motherboard (http://usa.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=P4PE&langs=09) ASUS P4PE. It's about 3 years old. I downloaded a BIOS update, but the file type is .awd.
IMy PC says i dont have a program to open with it. Would anyone have any clues as to what i should do to install this driver?? :-| , :o
It's an image file for Award BIOS. Instructions Here

I wouldn't recommend updating the bios unless the new version has a fix for a problem you're experiencing. That's just my opinion.
Reputation Points: 98
Solved Threads: 45
Posting Whiz
Laser is offline Offline
356 posts
since Sep 2004
Permalink
Feb 19th, 2005
0

Re: .awd file

Agreed. the BIOS update is NOT a driver!

It's an update to the system BIOS, it needs to be installed using a software tool, and if there is a problem while its being installed you can find that your PC may never work again! Danger, BEWARE!


This is the reason, actually, that most BIOS update downloads are nor self-executing files, but need a separate installer tool
Team Colleague
Reputation Points: 229
Solved Threads: 149
Grandad
Catweazle is offline Offline
3,826 posts
since Mar 2004
Permalink
Feb 19th, 2005
0

Re: .awd file

a bad flash is fixable, you would need to buy a new bios chip with the correct Data on it for that board !!don't know were you would buy one !!
Team Colleague
Reputation Points: 1056
Solved Threads: 790
I hate 20 Questions
caperjack is offline Offline
12,711 posts
since Aug 2003
Permalink
Feb 19th, 2005
0

Re: .awd file

Fixable in theory, caperjack. In reality you'd expend so much time, effort and possibly even money to locate a replacement BIOS chip and have it shipped to you that it would be a better alternative to simply replace the motherboard
Team Colleague
Reputation Points: 229
Solved Threads: 149
Grandad
Catweazle is offline Offline
3,826 posts
since Mar 2004
Permalink
Feb 19th, 2005
0

Re: .awd file

Yeah, but a whole lot of smoke coming from the chip when it was the wrong one was intersting .and they do get really hot! heehee
Team Colleague
Reputation Points: 1056
Solved Threads: 790
I hate 20 Questions
caperjack is offline Offline
12,711 posts
since Aug 2003

This thread is more than three months old

No one has posted to this discussion for at least three months. Please let old threads die and do not reply to them unless you feel you have something new and valuable to contribute that absolutely must be added to make the discussion complete. Otherwise, please start a new thread in this forum instead.
Message:
Previous Thread in Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Forum Timeline: New motherboard
Next Thread in Motherboards, CPUs and RAM Forum Timeline: New CPU Temp





About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Acceptable Use Policy
Forum Index | Build Custom RSS Feed


Follow us on Twitter


© 2011 DaniWeb® LLC