Bios Updates; Language Support; Custom Splash Screen - Intel D815EGEWLU - P3 Socket 370 MicroATX Motherboard Specification

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 1.44 MB
diskette, or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Web.
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Intel Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires creation of a boot diskette and manual
rebooting of the system. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a 1.44 MB
diskette (from a legacy diskette drive or an LS-120 diskette drive) or a CD-ROM.
Both utilities support the following BIOS maintenance functions:
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Verifying that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing
an incompatible BIOS.
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Updating both the BIOS boot block and the main BIOS. This process is fault tolerant to
prevent boot block corruption.
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Updating the BIOS boot block separately.
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Changing the language section of the BIOS.
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Updating replaceable BIOS modules, such as the video BIOS module.
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Inserting a custom splash screen.
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Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update.
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3.6.1 Language Support

The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in five languages: US English,
German, Italian, French, and Spanish. The default language is US English, which is present unless
another language is selected in the BIOS Setup program.

3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen

During POST, an Intel
with a custom splash screen. A utility is available from Intel to assist with creating a custom
splash screen. The custom splash screen can be programmed into the flash memory using the
BIOS upgrade utility. Information about this capability is available on the Intel Support World
Wide Web site.
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splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be replaced
Overview of BIOS Features
Refer to
Section 1.2, page 16
Refer to
Section 1.2, page 16
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