Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Intel(r) (Schroeder Town) G33 Motherboard BIOS Update Revision: DPP3510J.15A.0304 Operating System: All Operating Systems Driver Part Number: DP0304P Date: 03/31/2008 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is the BIOS for the Intel DPP3510J (Schroeder Town) G33 motherboard. All previous updates are superseded by this update. Identification To confirm that this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard, perform the following steps. If the computer is turned off: 1. Turn on the computer. On your keyboard, repeatedly press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line. The version needs to list DPP3510J.xxx.xxxx. (where x is variable characters). The BIOS prefix DPP3510J is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 3. If the prefix is DPP3510J, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the computer is turned on and in Windows: 1. From the Start menu, click Shut Down. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Restart, and then click Yes. 2. As soon as the computer restarts, on your keyboard, repeatedly press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line. The version needs to list DPP3510J.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x is variable characters). The BIOS prefix DPP3510J is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 4. If the prefix is DPP3510J, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Installation Prepare your computer Before updating your computer's BIOS, Enter the current BIOS Setup Utility, and then write down each of the current settings in the event that this information is needed again after the update. Note: The following instructions may vary dependent upon the operating system loaded on the computer. Performing the update 1. After you have downloaded and double-clicked the BIOS update file (DP0304P.exe), the files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\DP0304P directory on the hard drive. 2. From the Start menu, click Run. 3. In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\DP0304P\DPP3510J.15A.0304.EB.EXE. Click OK. 4. In the Intel(r) Express BIOS Update Setup window, in the Welcome dialog box, click Next. 5. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes. 6. In the Finish and Reboot dialog box, read the information and then select the Yes I want to complete the BIOS update check box. 7. Note the WARNING message: FOR THE NEXT 3 MINUTES DO NOT POWER OFF YOUR SYSTEM. Your system performs an automatic shutdown and reboot process. Powering down before completion of this reboot process may cause your system to require service by the system manufacturer. 8. Click Finish. 9. Please wait for the process to complete the reboot sequence. 10. When the computer shuts down, it may appear to take a longer period of time to restart and it may beep 10 times during the restart process. This is considered normal and is part of the BIOS update process. 11. The Intel(r) Express BIOS Update dialog box prompts that the Express BIOS update has completed successfully. Click OK. 12. On the first boot after the BIOS update has completed, it is possible to receive a Checksum error message. This is caused by some BIOS parameters not being set at the default values. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility, reset BIOS options to default values (press F9), and then save and exit (press F10) the BIOS Setup Utility. Removal A motherboard must have a BIOS to operate, therefore there is no removal procedure. Troubleshooting If the Intel Express BIOS appears to work but does not actually change the BIOS version in the BIOS Setup Utility, execute the installation procedures again but make the following change to Step 3 above: Type: C:\Cabs\DP0304P\DPP3510J.15A.0304.EB.EXE –a mb in the Run dialog box. The additional command line switch loads the module defaults. When the computer restarts and the hard drive, if the CD/DVD drive is not recognized, restart the computer, enter the BIOS Setup Utility, and then reset to the BIOS defaults (F9). Save the changes and exit. Note: After resetting to the default values and restarting, you may need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility again to reset the desired parameters such as the Boot Priority. If you have difficulties installing the BIOS update, download the file again, and then ensure that all installation steps in this document are followed. If a Checksum error message appears, enter the BIOS Setup Utility, change to default values, and then restart the computer. Reason For Update - Updated Wolfdale/Yorkfield processor update codes - Fixed issue where L2 cache size of Q9300 M-1 processor would not be displayed in BIOS setup - Added support to select appropriate voltage based on CPU and FSB speed Applicable Part Numbers DX442B - 1206075R DX442S - 1206076R FX7024 - 1206040R FX7026 - 1206079R FX7028j - 1206094R GM5478 - 1009570 GM5478 - 1200612 GM5485E - 1009586 GM5485E - 1200618 GM5485H - 1009597 GM5485H - 1200682 GM5632E - 1014739R GM5632E - 1205734R GM5638E - 1014837R GM5638E - 1205792R GM5643E - 1014859R GM5643E - 1205802R GM5643E - 1205802R GT4220m - 1014857R GT4220m - 1205801R GT4222m - 1014867R GT4222m - 1205805R GT4222m - 1205805R GT4224m - 1206011R GT5092b - 1014956R GT5092b - 1205858R GT5214j - 1014668R GT5214j - 1205657R GT5216j - 1014670R GT5216j - 1205658R GT5218j - 1014676R GT5218j - 1205663R GT5226j - 1014950R GT5226j - 1205856R GT5228j - 1014951R GT5228j - 1205855R GT5236j - 1206022R GT5240j - 1206024R GT5628 - 1014737R GT5628 - 1205733R Intel (Schroeder Town) G33 Motherboard - 4006194R Intel (Schroeder Town) G33 Motherboard - 4006269RDownload Driver Pack
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