Note:

Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to configure your computer at the end of the procedure.

Note:

Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.

Upgrading the BIOS

Upgraded BIOS code is made available periodically. You should check the website regularly, especially if you have a problem with the server that is running BIOS Setup.

Preparing for the Upgrade

Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of the current BIOS.

Recording the Current BIOS Settings

Remember to record the current BIOS settings. The upgrade process should preserve most settings, but some options may no longer be available or some options may change. Check the settings after the update to verify that the current settings are correct.

To Record the Current BIOS Settings

1.Boot the computer and press F2 when you see the message:

Press <F2> Key if you want to run Setup

2.Write down the current settings from the BIOS Setup program.

Obtaining the Upgrade Utility

You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com.

This upgrade utility allows you to:

Upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.

Update the language section of the BIOS. The following steps explain how to upgrade the BIOS.

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