Overview of BIOS Features
3.5 BIOS Upgrades
The BIOS can be upgraded using the Intel®Flash Memory Update utility that is available from Intel. This utility supports the following BIOS maintenance functions:
∙Upgrading the flash BIOS from bootable recovery media
∙Changing the language section of the BIOS
∙Verifying that the upgrade BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS
∙Updating the BIOS boot block
BIOS upgrades and the Intel Flash Memory Update utility are available from Intel through the Intel World Wide Web site.
✏NOTE
Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.
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The Intel World Wide Web site | Section 1.2, page 13 |
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3.5.1Language Support
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in five languages: US English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish. The default language is US English, which is present unless another language is selected in the BIOS Setup program.
3.5.2Custom Splash Screen
During POST, an Intel splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be replaced with a custom splash screen. A utility is available from Intel to assist with creating a custom splash screen. The custom splash screen can be programmed into the flash memory using the BIOS upgrade utility. Information about this capability is available on the Intel Support World Wide Web site.
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The Intel World Wide Web site | Section 1.2, page 13 |
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