
My Computer's Mother Board maybe damaged (ACER ASPIRE),,, when I try to use the CD-ROM it hangs!!!

SO,,,, I need to boot from my USB DVD-ROM,,, But My BIOS is very old 1999! and does not give me the option of booting from USB Drive.
Can any one help me get an update for this Bios

BIOS Type: Award
BIOS Date: 11/11/99
BIOS ID String: 11/11/1999-694X-686A-2A6LJAB9C
OEM Signon: S61 R03-E3 Nov.11.1999 Acer Inc.
Chipset: VIA 82C691 REV 130
Super I/O: VIA 686 REV 21 FOUND AT PORT 7H
Thanks very much to whom ever cares to help....