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Intel(R) Integrator Assistant Readme File
Release 1.1.7
January 1, 2011


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Contents
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1. Introduction
2. System Requirements
3. Known Issues and Solutions
4. System Configuration Notes
5. Legal Information


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1. Introduction
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This Readme file contains the latest information for the Intel(R) 
Integrator Assistant software application.  This is a Microsoft* 
Windows* based system configuration tool for professional system 
integrators that need to customize Intel(R) Desktop Boards using 
an Intel processor and chipset.

Updates for the version 1.1 release include:

 - Intel Integrator Assistant now supports some 64-bit versions of 
   Microsoft operating systems including the Windows 7 operating 
   system (see Section 2).

 - Intel Integrator Assistant now supports the following 
   languages:  Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, German, Korean, 
               Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

 - For the most current information on new board support, go to one of 
   the following Intel websites:

               http://www.intel.com/go/iia
               http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/iia          

 - Badge Logo placement can now use badge logos with a white or black 
   background if supported in the board BIOS.

 - To make user operations easier, the green checkmark icon has now 
   been replaced with two dedicated buttons; "Apply All Changes" and 
   "Cancel All Changes".

 - Intel has simplified the needed steps to download and update a 
   board's system BIOS (if you are using an online connection).

 - Intel provides notification on the home screen of Intel 
   Integrator Assistant when a newer BIOS is available (if you are 
   using an online connection).  

 - Intel also provides notification on the home screen when a 
   newer version of the Intel Integrator Assistant program becomes 
   available (if you are using an online connection).

 - Intel also provides a survey link on the Home screen once the 
   Intel Integrator Assistant survey is available on the Intel 
   website to help users provide feedback.


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2. System Requirements
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For Intel(R) Desktop Boards, the target computer must use an Intel 
Desktop Board based on an Intel(R) 945 (or higher) chipset, or an 
Intel Series-3 (or higher) chipset family.

Intel Integrator Assistant software should be installed only on 
systems based on Intel Desktop Boards with one of the following 
operating systems:

 - Microsoft* Windows* 7 operating systems as follows; 32-bit and 
   64-bit versions for Home Premium, Ultimate and Professional 
   Editions.

 - Microsoft Windows Vista* operating systems with Service Pack 1 
   and up as follows; 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Home Basic, 
   Home Premium, Business, Enterprise and Ultimate Editions.

 - Microsoft Windows XP operating systems with Service Pack 3 and up 
   as follows; 32-bit version only for Home Edition, 32-bit and 64-bit 
   versions only for Professional Edition.

 - Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005 (MCE) operating system with 
   Service Pack 3 (32-bit only).

Note: Intel Integrator Assistant execution on a Microsoft Windows 
      Vista or Windows XP system requires that the user either be 
      logged in as an Administrator or have Administrator privileges.

Note: If your system has other applications running that could 
      prevent a system reboot, please close those applications before 
      running Intel Integrator Assistant to protect yourself from 
      loss of any unsaved data.

Note: The Windows Vista Starter Edition and Windows 7 Starter Edition 
      are not supported.  Earlier operating system versions of Windows 
      95, 98, 98 SE, NT, 2000, ME, and Server 2003 are not supported.

Note: Computers based on the Microsoft Windows XP operating system 
      require installation of the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 
      2.0 or greater Redistribution Package software.

Note: The minimum screen resolution for running Intel Integrator 
      Assistant is 800x600 pixels, but the recommended screen 
      resolution is 1024x768 pixels.


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3. Known Issues and Solutions
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Intel Integrator Assistant has the following known issues: 

 - Startup Time When Internet Not Available -- If your target system has 
   never previously connected to the Internet and the available Internet 
   connection is improperly set up, then Intel Integrator Assistant startup 
   time might take 3 to 6 minutes.

   Solutions: Verify that your Internet has a valid working connection before 
              launching Intel Integrator Assistant.  If you accidently start 
              Intel Integrator Assistant on a non-functional Internet 
              connection, then disconnect the Internet cable from the target 
              computer to achieve a faster launch of Intel Integrator Assistant. 
              Note that any BIOS downloads will still need an operational 
              Internet connection.


 - Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF2 -- For this board, you MUST do the 
   following to prevent possible flashing issues while using Intel 
   Integrator Assistant with any BIOS prior to version LF94510J.86A.0171:

   Solution: Perform the following steps:
             (1) - Exit the Intel Integrator Assistant program.
             (2) - Download a BIOS update (LF94510J.86A.0171) or newer.
             (3) - Then MANUALLY install the BIOS update without 
                   using the Integrator Assistant program.
             (4) - If needed, repeat these steps for EACH board that 
                   needs a BIOS update.


 - Older BIOS -- Older Intel Desktop Board BIOS versions might not 
   allow Intel Integrator Assistant to accurately display all of the 
   BIOS settings.

   Solution: If you see the "Newer BIOS available for download" message, 
             use Intel Integrator Assistant to get the BIOS update.

             NOTE: One exception exists: If you have Intel Desktop 
                   Board DG945GCLF2 and the BIOS version is earlier 
                   than LF94510J.86A.0171, You MUST exit Intel 
                   Integrator Assistant to download and then MANUALLY 
                   install a newer BIOS.  Refer to the 4-step procedure 
                   under the previous issue: Intel Desktop Board DG945GCLF2


 - Support -- How do I tell if my Intel Desktop Board is supported by 
   the Intel Integrator Assistant software tool?

   Solution: For the most current information on board support, go to the 
             Intel website below:
                  http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/software/iia
             If supported, remember to download the newest BIOS for your 
             board.


 - Universal Disk Format -- The help file for English or other languages  
   might not show any contents if it runs from a CD that was formatted 
   using the Universal Disk Format (UDF). 

   Solution: For more information, refer to the Microsoft article 
             (Q321640) on the following site: 
             http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321640


 - Branding Logo Pixel Loss or Cropping -- Some branding logo images might 
   appear with missing pixels or with part of the image chopped off after 
   a successful load into a computer with the Microsoft* Windows* Vista* 
   operating system and the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.  Note 
   that a white background for a logo image is recommended, since these 
   operating systems might convert any other background color to white.  
   This conversion might result in missing image pixels and possible 
   cropping of the logo.


 - An Update for the OEM Branding Logo Image is Blocked -- Be aware that 
   if a previous OEM Logo file exists ([SystemDir]\OEMLogo.bmp) and is 
   set to read-only permission, and you attempt to update this previous 
   OEM Logo image, then an error message ("Unable to apply settings") will 
   appear when the Apply All Changes button is clicked.

   Note that the Branding Logo is always installed to [SystemDir] and 
   renamed "OEMLogo.bmp".  For example, the path in a Windows XP* based 
   system is:   C:\Windows\System32\OEMLogo.bmp

   Solution: Use the following workaround to update the "OEM Logo" image to 
             the Windows System directory.

             1. Select the currently installed logo file (OEMLogo.bmp) and 
                make sure this file does NOT have 'Read-Only' permissions.  
                If needed, change the file permissions to both 'Read' and 
                'Write'.

             2. Run Intel Integrator Assistant again and go to the Customized
                Branding screen to update the current Branding Logo with a 
                new 120x100 pixel-sized logo using either a new JPG or BMP 
                image file.

             3. Then click Apply All Changes to install the new Branding 
                Logo on the target system.  Note that the Windows Branding 
                feature will perform the needed file name and file type 
                conversion when placing the new Branding Logo file into 
                [SystemDir]\OEMLogo.bmp.


 - Allow Power-On Through LAN -- If your target computer includes Intel(R) 
   Active Management Technology, two settings must always be kept "Enabled" 
   and "Locked". These include:

     -- Onboard LAN  (See: Device Management Settings / Enabled Devices)    
     -- Allow Power-On Through LAN  (See: Power Settings)

   If you disable and or unlock any of the above settings, the BIOS 
   automatically changes the setting(s) back to an "Enabled" and "Locked" 
   status during BIOS reboot to prevent disabling of Intel(R) Active 
   Management Technology.  This is a normal protective function performed 
   by the board's BIOS.

   Solutions: There will be no problem since the BIOS performs corrections 
              automatically through the reboot cycle.


 - Floppy Settings -- Some BIOS for Intel Desktop Boards might allow you 
   to enable the following settings with Intel Integrator Assistant even 
   when a floppy drive does not exist on the target system:

     -- Floppy Drives
     -- Floppy Write Protect

   Solutions: No workaround exists. You will see this issue if your 
              system does not have a floppy controller.


 - Setting Boot Order with a Combination of Intel Integrator Assistant
   and F2 BIOS Setup Methods -- This issue results when BIOS settings are 
   changed using multiple methods and information is lost.  For example:

     1 - The Boot Order setting was hidden with Intel Integrator Assistant.
     2 - Then F2 BIOS Setup was used to disable any of the Boot Order devices 
         (Removable Devices, Optical Devices, and/or Network).
     3 - And finally, Intel Integrator Assistant was used to view Bootable 
         Devices.  This resultant view only shows the Hard Disk Drive.

   Solutions: Be consistent and do not mix using Intel Integrator 
              Assistant and F2 BIOS Setup until all target system 
              changes are completed.  Also use the latest BIOS to 
              possibly prevent this issue.

              Also note: If the system's boot type in BIOS is set for 
              Advanced mode, an additional message and a Normal Mode 
              checkbox will appear on the Intel Integrator Assistant screen.  
              If desired, check this box to switch the system's boot type 
              from Advanced mode to Normal mode.  Also remember that 
              switching back to Normal mode may change the boot behavior 
              of your system.  Once you change from Advanced mode to Normal 
              mode and then click the Apply All Changes button, you will 
              not see an option to return to Advanced mode while using 
              Intel Integrator Assistant


 - Possible Log Entries Left on Target Computer -- Multiple log entries
   generated by running Intel Integrator Assistant might be left on 
   target computers that run the Microsoft Vista operating system.  
   To check for this situation, use the following procedure:

      1 - Double-click on the Microsoft* Windows* Defender* icon 
          (usually on right side of task bar at bottom of screen).
      2 - Click on the "History" selection near the top of the screen.
      3 - View the "Program and Actions" to find any log entries.
          Note that it may be included under "Unclassified Software" 
      4 - To remove all log entries, click on the "Clear History" button.

   Solutions: Use step-4 above to remove any entries in the log.


 - Waking from Sleep State -- If a BIOS flash update is requested on a 
   computer (with a Microsoft Vista operating system) just after it wakes 
   up from a sleep state, the system will not flash the BIOS, but instead 
   turn the computer off.

   Solutions: Do not try to flash BIOS on a Microsoft Vista system that 
              has just resumed from a sleep state.


 - BIOS Splash Images -- Before installing BIOS splash images, Intel 
   Integrator Assistant will validate the image’s size, resolution, dimensions 
   and file type.  Since available space for splash images varies by BIOS 
   and board, images that work on one board/BIOS combination might not work 
   on a different board/BIOS.  Also, images that meet the requirements for 
   resolution and color depth might still exceed available space on a 
   particular board and BIOS.  If your image does not fit, try reducing the 
   size of the image (in bytes) and try again.  For example:

     -- JPG files 1024x768 or smaller are supported for Intel(R) Desktop 
        Boards.  The display resolutions are limited to 1024x768, 800x600 and 
        640x480.  For past Intel(R) Mobile Boards, the largest display resolution 
        is 1280x800.  Note that progressive JPG files are not supported.

     -- BMP file resolution is limited to 800x600.  Only .BMP files with 8 or 
        24 bits per pixel are supported (1, 4, 16, and 32 bits per pixel are 
        not supported).

     -- If you try using one format of graphics file and it fails to load, 
        try using the other format type.  Also, a file that is too large 
        might prevent the graphics file from loading.


 - Truncated Splash Image During Preview -- A previewed splash image may appear 
   truncated when the size of the splash image's resolution is bigger than 
   the desktop resolution.

   Solutions: No fix is available at this time.


 - Token Settings -- First remember that Intel Integrator Assistant only 
   displays a subset of some BIOS settings.  Therefore, if you manually change 
   a setting with F2 BIOS Setup and later use Intel Integrator Assistant to 
   Restore to Factory Defaults, you might restore a previously manually 
   modified setting back to Factory Defaults.  

   This will only happen if you first use F2 BIOS Setup to change a setting, and 
   then return to Intel Integrator Assistant and also change the setting.  Intel 
   Integrator Assistant will then see the setting as an OEM (Optimized) Default 
   setting.

   Solutions: Be aware of any changed settings using methods other than with 
              Intel Integrator Assistant software.


 - Non-English Version of Help and the QuickStart Guide are not fully current  -- 
   Be aware that only the English version of Help (iAssist_409.chm) and the 
   English version of the QuickStart Guide (QckStart_409.htm) are fully up-to-date. 
   We hope to fix this during the next major update release.


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4. System Configuration Notes
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Launching the Program
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Use the iAssist.exe file to launch Intel Integrator Assistant.  
This file is located in the top (root) file structure of the program 
files.

Close All Applications
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It is recommended that users close all applications before 
running Integrator Assistant.

Directory Structure
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The Intel Integrator Assistant application folder has the following 
file organization:

Folders:

  de, es, fr, ko,  -- Provides language resources for the Intel(R) 
  pt-BR, ru, vi,      Integrator Assistant software.
  zh-CHS

  QSG_Artwork      -- Provides icon button illustrations for the 
                      Quick Start Guide.

Documentation Files:

  iAssist_NNN.chm  -- Provides Help information in the following languages:

                      - iAssist_416.chm - Brazilian Portuguese
                      - iAssist_409.chm - English
                      - iAssist_00C.htm - French
                      - iAssist_007.chm - German
                      - iAssist_012.htm - Korean
                      - iAssist_004.chm - Simplified Chinese
                      - iAssist_00A.chm - Spanish
                      - iAssist_419.chm - Russian
                      - iAssist_02A.chm - Vietnamese

                      Note: If you run the CHM help file from a read-only 
                            environment, a *.CHW file will be created
                            on the system to support index and table of 
                            contents information for the help file.


  License.txt      -- Displays the Intel Software License Agreement for 
                      the Intel(R) Integrator Assistant software program.

  QckStart_NNN.htm -- Provides Quick Start Guide information in the 
                      following languages:

                      - QckStart_416.htm - Brazilian Portuguese
                      - QckStart_409.htm - English
                      - QckStart_00C.htm - French
                      - QckStart_007.htm - German
                      - QckStart_012.htm - Korean
                      - QckStart_004.htm - Simplified Chinese
                      - QckStart_00A.htm - Spanish
                      - QckStart_419.htm - Russian
                      - QckStart_02A.htm - Vietnamese

  Readme.TXT       -- Provides last minute errata for this Intel Integrator 
                      Assistant software.

Other Files:

  List of Intel Integrator Assistant application files:
                      - core.exe
                      - Core.exe.config
                      - iassist.exe  <<-- Always use this to open the Intel 
                                          Integrator Assistant program
                      - iamgr.dll
                      - ItoolkitW.dll
                      - ItoolkitWRes.dll

  List of BIOS software files used with Intel Integrator Assistant:
                      - BiosSplash_800x600.JPG  <<-- Sample default Splash image
                      - BiosSplash_1280x800.JPG <<-- Sample default Splash image
                      - EfiInvoker.dll
                      - EfiVar.dll
                      - Interop.ServerLib.dll
                      - Interop.TianoFlexComLib.dll
                      - invoker.sys
                      - TianoFlexCom.dll
                      - variable.sys

  List of possible created folders\files after using Intel Integrator Assistant:
                      - FeatureLog.xml <<-- Optional survey information
                      - User.config    <<-- Custom references for user interface
                      - <report_folder_name>\<report_filename>.txt
                      - <IIA_Config_File filename>.iaw
                      - <FolderName_for_BIOS_download>\<BIOS_files>
                              (may include readme and release notes)
                      - <FolderName_for_newer_Integator_Assistant>\<FileName>


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5. Legal Information
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Copyright (C) 2007 - 2011 Intel Corporation.  All rights reserved.

This Intel(R) Integrator Assistant Readme file as well as the software 
described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used or 
copied in accordance with the terms of the license.  The information 
in this document is furnished for informational use only, is subject 
to change without notice, and should not be construed as a 
commitment by Intel Corporation.  Intel Corporation assumes no 
responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may 
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sustaining, critical control or safety systems, or in nuclear facility 
applications.

Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any 
time, without notice. Designers must not rely on the absence or 
characteristics of any features or instructions marked "reserved" or 
"undefined." Intel reserves these for future definition and shall have 
no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising 
from future changes to them. The information here is subject to change 
without notice. Do not finalize a design with this information.

The products described in this document may contain design defects or 
errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from 
published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on 
request. 
Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the 
latest specifications and before placing your product order. 
Copies of documents which have an order number and are referenced in this 
document, or other Intel literature, may be obtained by calling 
1-800-548-4725, or by visiting Intel's Web Site. 

Customization of system BIOS settings is intended for use only by 
professional PC system integrators.  Incorrect system BIOS settings may 
cause a system to malfunction, fail to boot, or operate with decreased 
performance.  Incorrect BIOS settings may affect system stability and 
functionality.

Independent companies manufacture the third-party products that are 
mentioned in this document. Intel is not responsible for the quality of 
third-party products and makes no representation or warranty regarding 
such products.  The third-party supplier remains solely responsible for 
the design, manufacture, sale and functionality of its products.

The hardware vendor and software integrator remains solely responsible 
for the design, sale and functionality of their respective products, 
including any liability arising from product infringement or product 
warranty.

Home networking capability and many Intel(R) Viiv(TM) technology-based 
usage models will require additional hardware devices, software or 
services. Functionality of Intel® Viiv(TM) technology verified devices 
will vary; check product details for desired features. System and 
component performance and functionality will vary depending on your 
specific hardware and software configurations. For more information, 
contact your Intel representative.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R) Technology is available Q2/06. See the 
Processor Spec Finder at http://processorfinder.intel.com or contact 
your Intel representative for more information. 

Enabling Execute Disable Bit functionality requires a PC with a processor 
with Execute Disable Bit capability and a supporting operating system. 
Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Execute 
Disable Bit functionality.

Intel(R) Active Management Technology requires the platform to have 
an Intel(R) AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well 
as connection with a power source and a corporate network connection.  
With regard to notebooks, Intel AMT may not be available or certain 
capabilities may be limited over a host OS-based VPN or when connecting 
wirelessly, on battery power, sleeping, hibernating or powered off.  
For more information, see:  http://www.intel.com/technology  
Then search for the following text string:  Active Management Technology

Intel, the Intel logo, Centrino, Intel SpeedStep, and Intel Viiv are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. 
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