Updating The Bios; Recovering The Bios - Intel D845GLVA Product Manual

Intel Desktop Board D845GLVA Product Guide
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Intel Iflash BIOS Update utility file.
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NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update.
The Intel Iflash BIOS update utility allows you to:
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Update the BIOS in flash memory
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Update the language section of the BIOS

Updating the BIOS

CAUTION
The
AUTOEXEC.BAT
process or the system may not function.
1. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in drive A. During system boot, the
AUTOEXEC.BAT
process.
2. When the update process is complete, the monitor will display a message telling you to remove
the diskette and to reboot the system.
3. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to make sure the update
was successful. If a logo appears, press

Recovering the BIOS

It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update, however, if an interruption occurs, the
BIOS could be damaged. The following steps explain how to recover the BIOS if an update fails.
The following procedure uses recovery mode for the Setup program. See page 27 for more
information on Setup modes.
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NOTE
Because of the small amount of code available in the boot block area, there is no video support.
You will not see anything on the screen during this procedure. Monitor the procedure by listening
to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED.
1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the computer's power cord, and disconnect all external
peripherals.
2. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (J9H2) (see Figure 9).
3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup.
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4. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A.
5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn on the computer, and allow it to
boot. The recovery process will take a few minutes.
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file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Do not interrupt the
file provided with the update files will automatically run the BIOS update
Esc
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] ", and select the
Latest BIOS updates
to view the POST messages.
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