UBIOS.EXE 5.0 - BIOS update and copy utility.
Kontron Canada Inc.


        This utility is used to update the AWARD based BIOS on Kontron's single 
        board computer. To ensure the success of this operation, please read
        entirely these instructions before using this program.


How to do a successful update

        UBIOS needs to be run in DOS 3.3 or higher or compatible environment. 

        First, take note of your special BIOS options such as drive settings,
        hard disks and custom settings. After the update, these options will
        be set to their default values and all changes will need to be
        re-entered.

        After, ensure you have the proper BIOS file required to execute the
        update. These files may be obtained from kontron FTP site, by kontron
        technical support or by UBIOS itself. Refer to the 'How to do a
        successful copy' for details about the last source.

	Next, boot in a driver free environment. 
	No Hi-memory driver must be loaded. 
	To be sure to boot in a driver free environment, 
		In DOS: 
                  boot with the F5 key pressed, this will disable config.sys
		  and autoexec.bat interaction.

		In Windows 9x:
                  Boot with the F8 key pressed and choose 'safe mode command
                  prompt only' option.

	Finally, call the UBIOS program and follow the instruction menu. To
        do a complete BIOS update, select item 'A) Update all BIOS'.
	 	


How to do a successful copy

        Follow the same procedure as above. To do a complete BIOS copy,
        select item 'a) Copy all BIOS'.



Advanced functionality

        Advanced functionality are resumed in the UBIOS help mode and
        detailed in the technical reference manual. This section describes
        some newer features that may no yet be in the technical reference
        manual.

	To call UBIOS help page, use 
		UBIOS /? 


	-VT-100 mode
	UBIOS can be used without a screen in Kontron's VT-100 mode. This mode 
        transfers all screen and keyboard text activity through the serial
        port. To use UBIOS in vt-100, use the /vt argument like:
		UBIOS /vt
		
	In this mode, scan code keys are not transmitted. These keys include
        the 'home', 'end', 'Pg Up', 'Pg Dn' keys that can be useful to UBIOS.
        To bypass this limitation, the numerical keypad can be used. '7' will
        be assigned to 'home', '8' to the up arrow, '9' to 'Pg Dn' and so on
        ... '5' will be assigned to the 'Esc' key.



Thanks for using Kontron products. If further help is required, please
communicate with Kontron Technical Support at:

	Kontron Canada INC.
	616, CURE BOIVIN
	BOISBRIAND, QC, CANADA
	J7G 2A7
	(450) 437-5682
	support: ftp.kontron.ca
	sale: www.kontron.com
