How to update a BIOS for a P6N SLI Platinum motherboard

I'm running Vista x64 with 4GB RAM.  I'm having the same problem as everyone else that the OS runs slower with 4GB.  I installed the Microsoft's hotfix and that didn't correct the problem.  I downloaded the 1.5 BIOS drivers but I'm having trouble installing them.  I created a boot disk by right clicking on the A: drive and selecting Format.  Then I checked of System Disk or whatever it was called so I can boot off of it.  It loads the A: prompt but it wont see any of my hard drives.  I have two partitions; a C and a D.  Since that didn't work I grabbed another floppy and installed the drivers on their. 
Problem is that I don't understand how to Flash the BIOS.  I run Afud408.exe from the command prompt and I get a list of options. I believe I selected the /p which did something, but then I rebooted and the BIOS is still v1.1 in the boot up screen.  Can someone please help me?  What do I need to type in the command prompt to get it to update?
Thanks.

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Problem is that I don't understand how to Flash the BIOS.  I run Afud408.exe from the command prompt and I get a list of options. I believe I selected the /p which did something, but then I rebooted and the BIOS is still v1.1 in the boot up screen.  Can someone please help me?  What do I need to type in the command prompt to get it to update?
In order to make this work you need to run the afud408.exe from a pure DOS command line (not a DOS box).
The correct command line needs to be:
afud408.exe BIOS-File name
Example:
afud408.exe A7350NMS.150
However, the best thing is to use the following tool, it will make the whole procedure a lot easier since it automatically prepares everything for you:
>>MSI Forum HQ USB flashing tool<<
It works with Vista 64bit as well. All you need is an USB Flash drive.
If you don't have an USB-Flash Drive you can also prepare a CD for flashing. Guides can be found here:
http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm
http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd2.htm

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