The following organizations specialize in BIOS upgrades. See BIOS.
ESUPPORT.COM
N. Andover, MA
800/800-BIOS
www.esupport.com
AMERICAN MEGATRENDS, INC.
Norcross, GA
800/828-9264
www.megatrends.com
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