Intel I945P specifications Appendix, Flashing the Bios

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Appendix

Appendix A

A-1 Flashing the BIOS

Do NOT flash the system BIOS unless it is really necessary.

Updating and flashing the BIOS content risks BIOS data corruption which may cause system unable to power-on.

Download the xxxxx.EXE file corresponding to your model from our website to an empty directory on your hard disk or floppy. Run the downloaded xxxxx.EXE file and it will self extract. Copy these extracted files to a bootable floppy disk.

Note: The floppy disk should contain NO device drivers or other programs.

1.Type “A:\AWDFLASH and press <Enter> Key.

2.You will see the following setup screen.

3.Please key in the xxxxx.bin BIOS file name.

XXXX

4.If you want to save the previous BIOS data to the diskette, please key in [Y], otherwise please key in [N].

XXXX

XXXXX

xxxxx.bin

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Contents Manual Revision October 25 Disclaimer of Warranties Post Port Frequently Asked Questions Table of Contents Section Driver Installation Left Blank Introduction Mainboard Features Ultra ATA100 Special Features Bios Features Magic Health System Block Diagram Introduction Mainboard Specification Processor SpecificationChipset Main MemoryAudio IDEPeripheral Interfaces Onboard connector and pin-headerAt Rear Panel Front Panel ControllerSupported Operating System Specification Special FeaturesForm Factor Mainboard Layout InstallationCPU Installation Installation Easy Installation ProcedureStep Settings Normal Default Clear Cmos Installation Jumper SettingsSupported Configuration Dual Channel interface Installation System Memory ConfigurationMemory Installation Memory configurations supportedInstallation VGA Card Installation PCI-E VGA Card Jcpufan / Jpwrfan / Jsysfan Installation Device ConnectorsPW1 GND CUSB3 CUSB4 CFP CIR Cspk Installation Thermo Stick Function Optional Installation Acpi S3 Suspend To RAM Function Installation Acpi S3 Suspend To RAM Function Installation Main Menu To enter the Setup ProgramStandard Cmos Setup Standard Cmos SetupBios Features Setup Advanced Bios FeaturesHyper-Threading Technology Chipset Features Setup Advanced Chipset FeaturesDram Timing Selectable PCI Express Function Integrated PeripheralsChipset IDE Devices Chipest Serial ATA Setting Legacy Devices Parallel Port Mode Power Management Power Management SetupPCI-E device PME function Options Enabled, Disabled Wake-Up by PCI Card PCI Express related items PNP/PCI/PCI-E ConfigurationPC Health Status Interrupt requests are shared as shown belowDisplays the current system/CPU temperature Smart Fan example PowerBOIS Features Power Bios FeaturesCPU CLOCK/SPEED Voltage Adjust Menu Load Optimized Defaults Defaults MenuLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Supervisor/User Password Setting Enter PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exiting BiosSave to Cmos and Exit Y/N? Y Exit Without SavingEasy Driver Installation Drivers InstallationSound Effect Drivers Installation Realtek Sound Manager Quick User-guideAbove shows the phone jack setup for 8 channel mode Drivers Installation Speaker ConfigurationSpdif Drivers Installation GeneralAudio Wizard Drivers Installation Audio WizardDrivers Installation Appendix Flashing the BiosKey in File Name to save previous Bios to file Appendix B Appendix Appendix If password is set, ask for password