BLKD815EPFVU Intel, BLKD815EPFVU Datasheet - Page 105

• Manufacturer Part Number: BLKD815EPFVU
• Manufacturer: Intel

Specifications of BLKD815EPFVU

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3.6 BIOS Updates
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3.6.1 Language Support
3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen
The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel
World Wide Web site:
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Both utilities support the following BIOS maintenance functions:
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Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update.
The BIOS Setup program and help messages are available in five languages: US English, German,
Italian, French, and Spanish. The default language is US English, which is present unless another
language is selected.
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
The Intel World Wide Web site
For information about
The Intel World Wide Web site
Intel
environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a 1.44 MB
diskette, or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Web.
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rebooting of the system. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a 1.44 MB
diskette (from a legacy diskette drive or an LS-120 diskette drive) or a CD-ROM.
Verifying that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing
an incompatible BIOS.
Updating both the BIOS boot block and the main BIOS. This process is fault tolerant to
prevent boot block corruption.
Updating the BIOS boot block separately.
Changing the language section of the BIOS.
Updating replaceable BIOS modules, such as the video BIOS module.
Inserting a custom splash screen.
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Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows
Flash Memory Update Utility, which requires creation of a boot diskette and manual
Overview of BIOS Features
Refer to
Section 1.3, page 18
Refer to
Section 1.3, page 18
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