ASUS BIOS PCI/I-A486S Driver Download (Official)
The BIOS PCI/I-A486S is a common computer motherboard manufactured by ASUS. Update now to fix problems such as frequent crashing, computer shuts off unexpectedly, no audio or no video, or a blank screen on start up. This driver - "si4a0304.zip" - has been downloaded 64 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 84.7 KB.
Supported Models
BIOS PCI/I-A486S
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Mac OSX, Mac OS, Linux, Other Unix, DOS, OS/2, BeOS, PDA, Other
File Name
Versions
0304 (15-Dec-1995)
Additional Notes
PCI/I-A486S
Socket5
PCI-A486S (SiS 496/497 ver. B) BIOS 0304
This BIOS do not support A4 version chipset.
Support Cyrix M1SC/5x86 133Mhz CPU.
Support AMD X5 (5x86) CPU.
Support NCR 860.
Support ESS0968 PnP card.
Fix Win95 Battery Meter present on taskbar.
Fix 64MB DRAM hang up problem.
Fix MS mouse driver 9.01 hang up problem wehn NO mouse attached.
Fix the floppy R/W problem when install the OPTi chipset PnP sound card.
Fix Diamond multimedia kit 8000 (OPTi) sound card hang up problem while installation.
Uploaded By
Malathy (DG Staff Member) on 8-Mar-2006
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SI4A0304.AWD | 131.1 KB | 5 Dec 1995 |
How to Update BIOS PCI/I-A486S Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
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