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BIOS Update [NL94510J.86i]
For additional details about this
download, click Read Me or Release
Notes (not available for all
downloads).

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 DOS-

based 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 Download
Ver:0005 Date:9/1/2008 Size:45 (KB) 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

English: NL0005.BIO Download

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

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

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

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

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

This download is also valid for the products listed below. Use the links below for additional product
downloads:

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) 45KB, English(2 of 4) 760KB, English(3 of 4) 1361KB, English(4 of 4)

2318KB

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.

Read Me (pdf) Release Notes (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 3) 754KB, English(2 of 3) 1361KB, English(3 of 3) 2312KB