Bios Update

BIOS Update [NL94510J.86i]

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There are three options for updating your Intel® Desktop Board BIOS (you only need to download one). Use this BIOS update ONLY if you have previously upgraded your Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL to include Intel® Platform Administration Technology (iPAT). iPAT provides simple manageability designed to easily maintain clean and stable systems in a network environment. Its main target is small and medium sized networks such as those in i-Cafés and educational computer labs. For details on upgrading your board to iPAT, refer to the iPAT website. Important Notes: The Readme file includes BIOS update instructions for advanced users. If you need more complete step-by-step instructions on how to use each of these BIOS update methods, click here. 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 new BIOS fixes in the Release Notes. Before initiating a BIOS update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions included in the Readme. 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). For tips on troubleshooting BIOS issues on Intel® Desktop Boards, refer to Troubleshooting BIOS Issues. Recovery BIOS Update [NL0005.BIO] - A .BIO file to be used for BIOS recovery process, regardless of operating system. In the unlikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted, it is possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state. Use the Recovery BIOS update to recovering from this condition. It requires a blank floppy diskette or CD. Iflash BIOS Update / Integrator Toolkit BIOS Files [NL94510J.86I.0005.BI.ZIP] - A DOSbased utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating system. It requires a CD or a USB flash device. This download also provides the necessary files for Intel® Integrator Toolkit. Support and FAQs for Intel® Integrator Toolkit are available here. Express BIOS Update [NL94510J.86I.0005.EB.EXE] - Self-extracting Windows*-based update file includes Software License Agreement and the utility for updating the BIOS. It is designed to be used on Windows* systems. This method is the most commonly used. Read Me (pdf)

English: NL_iPAT_0005_ReleaseNotes.pdf Ver:0005

Date:9/1/2008

Size:45 (KB)

Download Time @56Kbps:0.11 min

OS:OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition

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English: NL0005.BIO Ver:0005

Date:9/1/2008

Size:1361 (KB)

Time @56Kbps:3.15 min

OS:OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition

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English: NL94510J.86I.0005.BI.ZIP Ver:0005

Date:9/1/2008

Size:760 (KB)

Time @56Kbps:1.76 min

OS:OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition

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English: NL94510J.86I.0005.EB.EXE Ver:0005

Date:9/1/2008

Size:2318 (KB)

Time @56Kbps:5.37 min

OS:OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition

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Intel® Desktop Board D945GCNL BIOS TitleVer.#Date 1. BIOS Update [NL94510J.86i] (45KB) 00059/1/2008 Three methods for updating your Intel® Desktop Board’s BIOS. Select this BIOS if you have converted your D945GCNL board to include iPAT capability.

Read Me (pdf) OS:OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition Download File(s):English(1 of 4)

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2. BIOS Update [NL94510J.86A] (754KB) 00338/8/2008 Three methods for updating your Intel® Desktop Board’s BIOS. Select this BIOS if your D945GCNL board does NOT include iPAT support.

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OS:OS Independent, Windows Vista* 32, Windows Vista* 64, Windows* XP Home Edition, Windows* XP Media Center Edition, Windows* XP Professional, Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition Download File(s):English(1 of 3)

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