Technical product specification

Overview of BIOS Features

• Intel F7 switch during POST allows a user to select where the BIOS .bio file is

located and perform the update from that location/device. Similar to performing a

BIOS Recovery without removing the BIOS configuration jumper.

• Intel Visual BIOS allows the user to select the BIOS .bio file from the internet, USB

device, hard disk drive, or other media.

All utilities verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to prevent

accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS.

NOTE

Review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS

update.

For information about Refer to

BIOS update utilities http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/C

S-034499.htm

3.5.1 Language Support

The BIOS Setup program and help messages are supported in US English. Check the

Intel web site for support.

3.5.2 Custom Splash Screen

During POST, an Intel

splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can

be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator’s Toolkit that is

available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen.

NOTE

If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.

For information about

Refer to

Intel Integrator Toolkit http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/itk/

Additional Intel

software tools http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/software.htm