Intel D845EPI manual Updating the Bios, Recovering the Bios

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Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide

You can obtain the BIOS update file through your computer supplier or by navigating to the D845EPI page on the Intel World Wide Web site at:

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

Navigate to the D845EPI page, click “[view] Latest BIOS updates”, and select the Intel Iflash BIOS Update utility file.

NOTE

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

The Intel Iflash BIOS update utility allows you to:

Update the BIOS in flash memory

Update the language section of the BIOS

Updating the BIOS

CAUTION

The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Do not interrupt the 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 file provided with the update files will automatically run the BIOS update 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 <Esc> to view the POST messages.

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 39 for more information on Setup modes.

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.

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Contents Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Revision History Preface Following conventions are used in this manualTerminology Contents Desktop Board Resources Contents Regulatory ComplianceTables Desktop Board Features Describes the major features of Intel Desktop Board D845EPIFeature Summary Power ManagementSupported Operating Systems Desktop Board Features Desktop Board ComponentsRelated Links Item DescriptionProcessor Processors Supported by the Desktop BoardType Designation GHzMain Memory Memory SupportMemory Speed System Bus MHzIntel 845E Chipset Audio SubsystemRJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDsLAN Subsystem Optional Accelerated Graphics Port AGPPCI Auto Configuration Hi-Speed USB 2.0 SupportEnhanced IDE Interface Expansion SlotsPower Management Features IDE Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords Power Connectors Fan HeadersChassis Intrusion Suspend to RAM Instantly Available PC TechnologyBattery SpeakerReal-Time Clock Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You BeginInstallation Precautions Installation InstructionsEnsure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance Prevent Power Supply Overload Place Battery MarkingInstalling and Replacing Desktop Board Components Chassis and Component CertificationsInstalling the I/O Shield Use Only for Intended ApplicationsInstalling and Removing the Desktop Board Desktop Board Mounting Screw HolesInstalling and Removing a Processor Installing a ProcessorInstalling the Processor Fan Heatsink Connecting the Processor Fan Heatsink Cable Removing a ProcessorInstalling and Removing Memory Installing DIMMsRemoving DIMMs Installing and Removing an AGP Card Installing an AGP CardRemoving the AGP Card Connecting the IDE Cable Connecting the IDE Cable Connecting Internal Headers Internal HeadersInstalling a Front Panel Audio Solution Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names J8A1Pin Signal Name Shows the pin assignments for the front panel audio headerConnecting the Front Panel Header Installing a USB 2.0 SolutionFront Panel Header J9G1 USB 2.0 Header J9F2Connecting Hardware Control and Power Cables Location of Hardware Control and Power ConnectorsConnecting Hardware Control Cables Connecting Power CablesConnecting Add-In Card and Peripheral Interface Connectors Shows the add-in card and peripheral interface connectorsSetting the Bios Configuration Jumper Block Jumper Settings for the Bios Setup Program Modes J9H2Jumper Setting Mode Clearing Passwords Back Panel Connectors Shows the back panel connectorsReplacing the Battery $87,21$9957,0172 $$6 Removing the Battery from the Desktop Board Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Updating the Bios Updating the Bios with the Intel Iflash Bios Update UtilityObtaining the Bios Update File Updating the Bios Recovering the BiosPower cord Turn on the computer and continue with the Bios update seeUpdating the Bios Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Using the Bios Setup Program Shows the Bios Setup program menu barBios Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Menu Bios Setup Program Function KeysMaintenance Menu Shows the function keys available for menu screensUsing the Bios Setup Program English defaultMain Menu Main MenuMaintenance Security Power Boot ExitFeature Options Advanced MenuPCI Configuration Submenu PCI Configuration SubmenuPCI Configuration Options Auto default DescriptionBoot Configuration Submenu Boot Configuration SubmenuBoot Configuration Options No defaultPeripheral Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuAuto default 3F8 default IRQ 4 defaultBi-directional default DefaultIRQ 7 default Enabled default DescriptionIDE Configuration Submenu IDE Configuration SubmenuIDE Configuration Both defaultSectors default Description Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave SubmenusPrimary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Submenus Options Auto default Disabled default Diskette Configuration Submenu Diskette Configuration SubmenuDiskette Configuration 44 MB 3½ defaultEvent Log Configuration Submenu Event Log Configuration SubmenuEvent Log Configuration Video Configuration Submenu Submenu shown in is used to configure video featuresVideo Configuration Submenu Video ConfigurationUSB Configuration Submenu Menu shown in is used to configure USB featuresUSB Configuration Submenu USB ConfigurationChipset Configuration Submenu Chipset Configuration SubmenuChipset Configuration Options Enabled defaultOptions Auto default If no password entered previously Feature Yes defaultFull default Security MenuPower Menu Menu shown in is used to set power management featuresPower Menu Last State defaultSubmenu represented in is for setting the Acpi features Advanced Configuration and Power InterfaceAcpi Submenu Acpi SubmenuBoot Menu Boot MenuMain Advanced Security Power Boot Device Priority Submenu Submenu represented in is for setting boot devices priorityBoot Device Priority Submenu Options DescriptionSubmenu shown in is for setting hard disk drives Hard Disk Drives SubmenuHard Disk Drives Submenu Options DescriptionSubmenu in shown is for setting removable devices Removable Devices SubmenuRemovable Devices Submenu Submenu shown in is for setting Atapi CD-ROM drives Atapi CD-ROM DrivesAtapi CD-ROM Drives Submenu Feature Description Exit MenuExit Menu Desktop Board Resources Memory MapDMA Channels System Memory MapInterrupts InterruptsError Messages and Indicators Bios Beep CodesBeep Codes Number of Beeps DescriptionBios Error Messages Bios Error MessagesError Message ExplanationError Messages and Indicators Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide Safety Regulations Safety RegulationsRegulatory Compliance European Union Declaration of Conformity StatementProduct Ecology Statements Disposal ConsiderationsRecycling Considerations EMC Regulations EMC RegulationsRegulatory Compliance Product Certification Markings Board Level Product Certification MarkingsDescription Mark