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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 update.
- All images in this example are specific to the Intel® Desktop Board DQ965CO and are for illustration purposes only. You need to select the correct BIOS files for your board.
All BIOS update files for Intel® Desktop Boards are available on Intel's Download Center.
Instructions for Integrator Toolkit BIOS Files [printable PDF version]
With the Iflash BIOS Update / Integrator Toolkit BIOS Files you can update the BIOS from a bootable CD-ROM, bootable USB flash drive or other bootable USB media. This download also provides the necessary files for Intel® Integrator Toolkit.
For other BIOS update methods, click here.
iFlash Update with CD-ROM or USB Device
Use this method if the files are too large to fit on a floppy disk or if the desktop board does not include floppy drive support. You will need a CD or a USB device, such as a USB thumb drive or USB external hard drive.
- Download and save the Integrator Toolkit BIOS Files to a temporary directory.
- Double-click the *.ZIP to extract necessary files.
- Copy the .BIO file and IFLASH.EXE to a bootable CD or USB device.
- Boot the target computer to DOS.
- At the appropriate directory prompt for the CD-ROM drive or USB drive, type IFLASH /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 floppy disks. Please 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.
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 floppy disks. Refer to any of the following websites for tips on creating bootable CDs. Intel is unable to assist with the creation of bootable devices.
You can also search for additional resources on the web for creating bootable CDs. Search on “How to create a bootable CD”.
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