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Instructions for ISO Image BIOS Update

The ISO Image BIOS Update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest

production release regardless of the operating system installed on the computer's hard drive and without

the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive,

and software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image to CD. The image uses ISOLINUX*

bootloader and automatically launches a script to upgrade the board’s BIOS via the Iflash utility.

All BIOS update files for Intel® Desktop Boards are available on Intel's Download Center at

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/.

Important Notes:

 Update the BIOS on your computer only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem

you have. We do not recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it. You can view

all BIOS changes in the Release Notes included on the BIOS download page in Download

Center.

 Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and may not be supported. An

earlier BIOS version may not contain the support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical

security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently being manufactured.

 Before initiating a BIOS update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions included in

this document. You may wish to print the instructions for easy reference.

 If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. We

recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with

UPS).

 Before updating the BIOS on the Intel® Desktop Board, manually record all BIOS settings that

have been changed (from default) so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update.

 All images in this example are for illustration purposes only. You need to select the correct BIOS

files for your board.

1. Download and save the ISO Image BIOS Update file. Example:

2. Using software capable of uncompressing and writing an ISO image to a CD, burn the data to a blank

CD. Note: Copying the ISO image file to CD will not work; the completed CD should contain multiple

files and a directory.

3. Insert the CD that was created from the ISO image in the previous step into the CD-ROM drive of the

computer to be upgraded and boot the computer.

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Instructions for ISO Image BIOS Update The ISO Image BIOS Update allows for the update of an Intel® Desktop Board BIOS to the latest production release regardless of the operating system installed on the computer's hard drive and without the need to remove the BIOS configuration jumper. It requires a blank CD-R, a read/writeable CD drive, and software capable of uncompressing and writing the ISO image to CD.
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4. Press ENTER when prompted to begin the BIOS update process. 5. Press any key at the Welcome screen. 6. When prompted, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and press Enter. 7. During the update, you will see the BIOS update process status window. CAUTION!!! DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR COMPUTER before the update is complete. This may take up to 5 minutes.
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Note: Source code for the open source software used is available at Intel's Download Center at http://aiedownload.intel.com/df-support/9730/eng/FDOEMCD.source.zip. LEGAL INFORMATION Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel Products and for the purpose of supporting Intel developed server/desktop boards and systems. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document.