Getting the BIOS ready:

   Now that we have our EPA image, we'll have to replace the existing one in your BIOS file. This is where CBROM comes in. Heres the command:

cbrom kt7_ul.bin /epa newpic.epa

   Substitute for the name of your BIOS file.

   Once successful, you now have the new BIOS file.

Flashing Your BIOS & Backing up:
 
   Now comes time to flash your system BIOS with the new file. You'll want to backup your BIOS. If anything happens and the new BIOS doesn't work properly, we'll use the old BIOS file to re-flash it. Most Award BIOSes nowadays have a chunk of code that acts as a failsafe if the BIOS is corrupted. It only has support for very minimal hardware (floppy drive and ISA video card), but it'll help you get your old BIOS back. I suggest making a bootable floppy with awdflash and your old BIOS image on it. You don't need a CONFIG.SYS, but create an AUTOEXEC.BAT file and include this one line:

awdflash oldbios.bin /py /sn

   This will automatically replace the current BIOS with the one specified. Another way (in case the failsafe is also corrupted), is to get an extra BIOS chip from your motherboard manufacturer. Most will charge a nominal fee (around $15US) and will send you a chip in the mail. If something ever happens to your BIOS and you can't boot at all, you can yank the old chip off the board and use the new one in it's place. Lets get down to it:

awdflash kt7_ul.bin

   Again, substitute for your BIOS file. At this point, AWDFLASH will load and ask if you want to save the old BIOS. If you haven't created a rescue disk already, choose yes, then no when it asks you if you want to program the BIOS. Create the disk and go back into AWDFLASH.

   Otherwise, hit no to save the old file, and yes to continue. It'll take 5-15 seconds to write and verify the new BIOS. Don't worry if it skips a chunk.

   When it's completed, Hit F1 or Hit the reset button on your PC. With a little luck, she'll come on no problem with your new logo!

Files/Proggies (I'm very sure you'll need 'em!! - click 'em to get 'em)

• BMP2EPA for Windows (v2.5a) [2M]
  

• Award's BMP2EPA for DOS [75K]
  

• CBROM (v2.01a) [32K]

   I won't link to AWDFLASH, since different boards need different versions. Just grab the one of your motherboard CD, or check out the manufacturer's website. Finally, if you'd like to use my logo, grab it here.

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Doc