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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.
- 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
- All images in this example are specific to the Intel® Desktop Board D945PLNM and are for illustration purposes only. You need to select the correct BIOS files for your desktop board.
All BIOS update files for Intel® Desktop Boards are available on Intel's Download Center.
Instructions for ISO Image BIOS Update [printable PDF version]
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.
For other BIOS update methods, click here .
- Download and save the ISO Image BIOS Update file.
- 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.
- 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.
- Press ENTER when prompted to begin the BIOS update process.
- Press any key at the Welcome screen.
- When prompted, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and press Enter.
- 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.
Note: Source code for the open source software used is available at Intel's Download Center.
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