DOS Flash (FLASHBIN.

EXE)
DOS Flash (flashbin.exe, patch.opt) is the DOS compatible version of the
system BIOS upgrade utility. DOS Flash is compatible with the limited DOS
memory available and the protected mode environment that may exist while
running Altiris eXpress. Patch.opt is the driver for flshbin.exe, and must
be placed in the same directory as flashbin.exe. DOS Flash requires
standard binary image files which will be supplied with normal BIOS
releases for systems that support DOS Flash. DOS Flash will report that it
is not compatible with the system if the BIOS does not support it. The
command line for DOS Flash is as follows: "flashbin".
DOS Flash can update a system BIOS without requiring the administrator to enter
a Setup Password if the unit has not already been assigned a Setup Password.
However, if a Setup Password is set on the target, then DOS Flash will require
password verification before allowing a BIOS update.
Assign Password (assignpw.exe) can be used with DOS Flash if a Setup Password
has been previously set on the target system. To assign a password to DOS
Flash, change directories to the directory that contains flashbin.exe and
patch.opt and type "assignpw patch.opt". You will be prompted to type in the
password. Press RETURN after you have typed in the password. You may use the
BACKSPACE key to correct mistakes. You will then be prompted to confirm the
password that you just entered. Pressing ENTER before any password keys have
been typed in will unassign the previously assigned password. You may need to
do this if the Setup Password is deleted from the client machines. To assign a
new password, just run the Assign Password utility again.
Media Choices with DOS Flash
DOS Flash can be executed from any media that can execute DOS. Typically,
DOS Flash is executed from a legacy floppy, a USB floppy, or a USB flash
media device.
1) To use these utilities on a Legacy or USB diskette drive, execute the
following steps:
a. Create or reuse bootable diskette
b. Copy the SoftPaq programs unbundled onto the diskette
c. Reboot the system with the diskette installed in the
legacy or USB drive
d. Execute the utility desired as in the previous instructions
2) To use these utilities on a USB flash media device:
a. Create or reuse bootable USB flash media device (see DOSFM.TXT)
b. Copy the SoftPaq programs unbundled to the DOS Flash directory
onto the USB flash media device
c. Boot the system to the USB flash media device
d. Execute the utility desired as in the previous instructions
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