Intel D945GCLF manual Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update Utility, Recovering the Bios

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Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide

You can obtain either of these files through your computer supplier or by navigating to the Desktop Board D945GCLF page at http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop.

Navigate to the D945GCLF page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates,” and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file.

CAUTION

Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly.

Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility

With the Iflash Memory update utility you can update the system BIOS from a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. The Iflash BIOS update files can be extracted locally to your hard drive and copied to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media.

The Iflash Memory update utility allows you to:

Update the BIOS

Update the language section of the BIOS

NOTE

Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update.

CAUTION

Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function properly.

1.Uncompress the BIOS update file and copy the .BIO file and IFLASH.EXE to a bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media.

2.Configure the BIOS or use the F10 key option during POST to boot to the USB device.

3.Manually run the IFLASH.EXE file from the USB device and manually update the BIOS.

Recovering the BIOS

It is unlikely that anything will interrupt the BIOS update; however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. For more information about recovering the BIOS for desktop board D945GCLF, go to:

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/

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Contents Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Revision HistoryFCC Declaration of Conformity DisclaimerIntended Uses PrefaceIntended Audience Document OrganizationTerminology Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product GuideTerm Description Contents Bios Error Messages Contents TablesViii Desktop Board Features Feature SummaryDesktop Board Components Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF ComponentsDesktop Board Features Desktop Boards D945GCLF ComponentsLabel Description Processor Main MemoryIntel 945GC Express Chipset Onboard Audio SubsystemInput/Output I/O Controller Related LinksItem Description LAN Subsystem LAN Subsystem Software LAN Status LEDsLED Color LED State Indicates Serial ATA Hi-Speed USB 2.0 SupportEnhanced IDE Interface ExpandabilityIDE Auto Configuration PCI Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords Power Management Features Hardware Support+5 V Standby Power Indicator LED Location of the Standby Power IndicatorBattery Real-Time ClockInstalling and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You BeginInstallation Precautions Prevent Power Supply OverloadObserve Safety and Regulatory Requirements Installing the I/O Shield Installing and Replacing Desktop Board ComponentsInstalling and Removing the Desktop Board Desktop Board D945GCLF Mounting Screw HolesInstalling and Removing Memory Installing DIMMsInstalling a Dimm Connecting the IDE Cable Removing DIMMsConnecting the IDE Cable Connecting the Serial ATA Sata Cable Connecting the Serial ATA CableConnecting Internal Headers Internal HeadersConnecting the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Header Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Header Signal NamesFront Panel HD Audio Header Connecting a Chassis Fan Connecting to the Front Panel HeaderFront Panel Header Signal Names Connecting Power Supply Cables Connecting a 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 Power Supply CableSetting the Bios Configuration Jumper Bios Configuration Jumper BlockClearing Passwords Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program ModesJumper Setting Mode Description Replacing the Battery PrecautionΠροσοχή Awas Oсторога Removing the Battery Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update UtilityObtaining the Bios Update File Updating the Bios with the Iflash Memory Update Utility Recovering the BiosBios Beep Codes Bios Error MessagesBios Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Bios Front-panel Power LED Blink CodesBios Error Messages Bios Error MessagesError Message Explanation Safety Standards Safety StandardsPlace Battery Marking Regulatory ComplianceEuropean Union Declaration of Conformity Statement Product Ecology Statements Recycling ConsiderationsRegulatory Compliance Français DeutschEspañol MalayPortuguese RussianTürkçe Lead-free 2LI/Pb-free 2LI Board Lead-Free Second Level Interconnect MarksDescription Mark Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS China RoHS Environmentally Friendly Use Period MarkIntel Desktop Board D945GCLF Product Guide EMC Regulations EMC RegulationsRegulation Class B Title Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Product Certifications Board-Level Certification MarkingsProduct Certification Markings Chassis and Component Certifications Europe