================================================ FOR .zip ================================================ 1. Save this file to your computer. 2. extract the files to a DOS bootable device (such as a bootable USB stick, or CD). 2. Boot to a DOS prompt and type FLASH.BAT filename.rom. 4. Do not interrupt the process until the flashing is complete. 5. If the computer pauses, please wait until it starts to program. 6. The computer will re-boot on completion. ** If the BIOS flash failed, you can contact our RMA dept. to have the bios chip reprogrammed. This will require shipping the board to our RMA dept. for BIOS reprogramming. The RMA dept's email address is rma@supermicro.com