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BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:08 pm
by Kabab
Hi,

Could not find instruction for BIOS update for the fitpc4 without Windows.
Is it possible with Linux ?

Thanks.

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:36 am
by riteshsri
Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS setup utility.
Set 1st boot priority to USB HDD and save & exit.
The fit-PC4 will boot to DOS from the USB device.
Type flash.bat
Wait until a "BIOS is updated successfully" message appears.
Disconnect the USB device and reboot.

You can also install Linux.

Enjoy :)

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 3:56 pm
by Kabab
Not really answering my question but thanks anyway.

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:41 am
by mbirger
BIOS update procedure is OS invariant.
Please refer here:
http://www.fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/Fi ... IOS_Update

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:50 am
by Kabab
I've read that page and unless I'm missing something, windows is required in order to prepare the bootable USB flash device.

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:55 am
by mbirger
You can prepare it on any other computer.

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 12:14 pm
by Kabab
Thanks, you mean any other computer that's running Windows... I was looking for a way to update the BIOS without borrowing or buying Windows.
Surely someone at CompuLab has an easy solution for that?

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:48 am
by Denis
Hi,

Code: Select all

sudo apt-get install flashrom
sudo flashrom -w bios-fp4.bin -p internal:laptop=force_I_want_a_brick

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:51 pm
by Kabab
Thank, that's what I was looking for. Now I just need the courage to type the scary option :o

Re: BIOS update without Windows

Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:07 pm
by mhwelsh
It is probably a bit late in the day but I used an XP version of windows in VirtualBox.
You may be able to use PlayonLinux but I have not tried that.

My bios seems to be 'bug'gered so I may be trying it soon!


martin welsh