Printable .PDF version

3. Copy the .BIO file and IFLASH2.EXE to a bootable CD or USB device. Example:
4. Boot the target computer to DOS.
5. At the appropriate directory prompt for the CD-ROM drive or USB drive, type IFLASH2 /pf XXX.BIO
/rb (where XXX.BIO is the filename of the .BIO file) to launch the BIOS update process. Follow all
prompts.
Creating a Bootable USB Device
Making a USB flash device into a bootable drive is not as simple as creating bootable diskettes. Refer to
the documentation provided by the manufacturer of your USB device for information on how to create a
bootable USB device. Additionally, you may refer to any of the following websites for tips on creating
bootable USB devices. Intel is unable to assist with the creation of bootable devices.
• Make your Thumb Drive Bootable at
http://www.computermag.com/article2/0,1895,1846793,00.asp
• How to Boot from a USB Device at http://www.weethet.nl/english/hardware_bootfromusbstick.php
You can also search for additional resources on the web for creating bootable USB devices. Search on
“How to create bootable USB drives”.
Creating a Bootable CD
Creating a bootable CD is not as simple as creating bootable diskettes. Refer to any of the following
websites for tips on creating bootable CDs. Intel is unable to assist with the creation of bootable devices.
• Bart’s Way to Create Bootable CD-ROMs at http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/
• How to Create a Bootable CD-ROM at http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/75
• How to Create Bootable CDs at http://www.techsupportalert.com/search/t1214.pdf
You can also search for additional resources on the web for creating bootable CDs. Search on “How to
create a bootable CD”.
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. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel
assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale
and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose,
merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. Intel
Corporation may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual
property rights that relate to the presented subject matter. The furnishing of documents and other
materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to
any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. Intel products are not