Overview of BIOS Features
3.6BIOS Updates
The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site:
•Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a
•Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires booting from DOS. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a
Both utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS.
NOTE
Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update.
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BIOS update utilities | http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/ |
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3.6.1Language Support
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Additional languages are available in the Integrator’s Toolkit utility. Check the Intel website for details.
3.6.2Custom Splash Screen
During POST, an Intel® splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel® Integrator’s Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen.
NOTE
If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
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Intel Integrator Toolkit | http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/ |
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Additional Intel® software tools | http://developer.intel.com/products/motherboard/dg965wh/tools.htm |
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