Preparing For The Upgrade - Intel S5500HCV - Server Board Motherboard Service Manual

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A way to change the BIOS language
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Option ROM of the Intel

Preparing for the Upgrade

The following steps explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS and include how to:
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Record the current BIOS settings
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Obtain the upgrade utility
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Prepare a storage media for the utility
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NOTE
In the unlikely event a BIOS error occurs during the BIOS update process, you may need to follow a recovery
process to return the system to service. See
recovery.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program or use the "Save and Store System Configuration
Utility (SYSCFG)" to save the current settings into a file. See
utility and instructions.
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NOTE
Do not skip Step 2. You need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive. See
a link to the update software.
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NOTE
Before attempting a BIOS upgrade, review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility. Review also any
release notes in the release notes file that accompanies the new version of the BIOS. The release notes may
contain critical information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other information to complete the
upgrade.
Updating the BIOS
Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS upgrade software package. When the updates
complete, remove the storage media from which you performed the upgrade.
CAUTIONS
Do not power down the system during the BIOS update process!
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Intel Server Board S5520HC and S5500HCV Service Guide
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Embedded Server RAID Technology II for on-board SATA
"Recovering the BIOS" for instructions on performing a BIOS
"Additional Information and Software"
"Additional Information and Software"
System Utilities
for a link to the
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