The BIOS AP53 is a common computer motherboard manufactured by Aopen. 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 - "ap53r2c0.exe" - has been downloaded 23 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 138.6 KB.
BIOS AP53
Windows 95, DOS, Other
R2.C0 (18-Nov-1997)
AP53
OS:Win3.1
AP53R2C0.EXE (for AP53-1) self-extracting file, included a flash utility for AMI BIOS.
For M/B version AP53-3 or AX53 please use BIOS R3.60 or later.
Started from R2.B0, BIOS will support for SuperIO chip SMC665 & SMC669 controllers.
Downloads the latest updated files: README.TXT & READIO.EXE
Fixes destroyed INT14 codes which was due to the code's malfunction of BIOS LS/SCSI booting segments.
Fixes 150MHz being indicated when Cyrix P166+ is used.
Shows the correct CPU frequency as 133MHz.
Purushothaman (DG Staff Member) on 24-Mar-2006
To get the BIOS AP53 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Aopen BIOS AP53 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Aopen Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Aopen website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
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.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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