3.6
BIOS Updates
The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on
the Intel World Wide Web site:
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•
Intel
Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the
Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a
hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM, or from
the file location on the Web.
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•
Intel
Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Using this
utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash
drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM.
Both utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent
accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS.
NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS
update.
For information about
BIOS update utilities
3.6.1
Language Support
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Additional
languages are available in the Integrator's Toolkit utility. Check the Intel website for
details.
3.6.2
Custom Splash Screen
During POST, an Intel
be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator's Toolkit that is
available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen.
NOTE
If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
For information about
Intel
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Integrator Toolkit
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Additional Intel
software tools
Refer to
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb
/CS-022312.htm.
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splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can
Refer to
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/
http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/DX48BT2/
tools.htm
and
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm
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