Intel D845PEBT2 User Manual

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3 Overview of BIOS Features
What This Chapter Contains
3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................89
3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization ..............................................................................90
3.3 PCI Autoconfiguration.................................................................................................90
3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS).......................................................................90
3.5 Legacy USB Support ..................................................................................................91
3.6 BIOS Updates ............................................................................................................91
3.7 Recovering BIOS Data ...............................................................................................92
3.8 Boot Options...............................................................................................................93
3.9 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST........................................................94
3.10 Fast Booting Systems with Intel
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Rapid BIOS Boot....................................................94
3.11 BIOS Security Features..............................................................................................96
3.1 Introduction
The Desktop Board uses an Intel/AMI BIOS that is stored in the Firmware Hub (FWH) and can be
updated using a disk-based program. The FWH contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI
auto-configuration utility, and Plug and Play support.
The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The
initial production BIOS is identified as BT84520A.86A.
When the Desktop Board’s jumper is set to configuration mode and the computer is powered-up,
the BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the BIOS and reports if the two
match.
For information about Refer to
The Desktop Board’s compliance level with Plug and Play Section 1.4, page 17

Intel D845PEBT2 Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	D845PEBT2
Category	Motherboard
Language	English