Intel D845GEBV2 BLKD845GEBV2L-10PK User Manual

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BLKD845GEBV2L-10PK
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Overview of BIOS Features 
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3.6.2  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 1.3, page 19 
3.7  Recovering BIOS Data 
Some types of failure can destroy the BIOS.  For example, the data can be lost if a power outage 
occurs while the BIOS is being updated in flash memory.  The BIOS can be recovered from a 
diskette using the BIOS recovery mode.  When recovering the BIOS, be aware of the following: 
•  Because of the small amount of code available in the non-erasable boot block area, there is no 
video support.  You can only monitor this procedure by listening to the speaker or looking at 
the diskette drive LED. 
•  The recovery process may take several minutes; larger BIOS flash memory devices require 
more time. 
•  Two beeps and the end of activity in the diskette drive indicate successful BIOS recovery. 
•  A series of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 
To create a BIOS recovery diskette, a bootable diskette must be created and the BIOS update files 
copied to it.  BIOS upgrades and the Intel Flash Memory Update Utility are available from Intel 
Customer Support through the Intel World Wide Web site. 
 
NOTE 
Even if the computer is configured to boot from an LS-120 diskette (in the Setup program’s 
Removable Devices submenu), the BIOS recovery diskette must be a standard 1.44 MB diskette not 
a 120 MB diskette. 
 
For information about  
Refer to 
The BIOS recovery mode jumper settings 
Section 2.9.2, page 73 
The Boot menu in the BIOS Setup program 
Section 4.7, page 115 
Contacting Intel customer support 
Section 1.3, page 19