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Overview of BIOS Features
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3.5 BIOS Upgrades
The BIOS can be upgraded using the Intel
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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.
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NOTE
Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS
upgrade.
For information about Refer to
The Intel World Wide Web site Section 1.2, page 13
3.5.1 Language 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.
3.5.2 Custom 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.
For information about Refer to
The Intel World Wide Web site Section 1.2, page 13