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  * Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick, therefore follow the guide step-by-step.
 
  * Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick, therefore follow the guide step-by-step.
  
== BIOS update procedure ==
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== Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater ==
# Download the latest [[Airtop BIOS Files]]
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# Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using '''FAT32'''.  
# Extract the image file from the archive.
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# Download and extract '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/airtop/bios/tools/ShellFlash_BIOS_Update_Package.zip Bios Updater package]'''.<p>The package contains the following files:</p>       
<!-- prepare bootable USB drive -->
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#:''91413024.me''
{{How to prepare bootable USB drive}}
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#:''Flash.nsh''
# Boot Airtop from the USB flash drive.
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#:''FwUpdLcl.efi''
# Press '''F5''' during boot until One Time Boot menu appears.
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#:''ShellFlash64.efi''
# Choose '''USB HDD:''' option.
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#:''Startup.nsh''
# When boots up into FreeDOS command line run: '''bios_upd.bat'''. BIOS update process starts. Wait for it's completion without errors.
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# Copy the extracted files to the formatted USB Flash Drive.
# When BIOS update process ends the system will shut down automatically.
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# Download the '''[[Airtop BIOS Files|BIOS file]]'''.
# Boot the system
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# Copy the BIOS file to the root directory on the USB Flash Drive.
# Press '''F5''' during boot until the One Time Boot menu appears.
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# Choose '''USB HDD:''' option.
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# When boots up into FreeDOS command line run: '''me_lock.bat'''. ME FW update process starts. Wait for it's completion without errors.
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# Wait until message "Please disconnect this system from power for 15 sec for completion".
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# Power cycle the computer.
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== Updating BIOS ==
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# Connect the prepared USB Flash Drive to the Airtop and boot.
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# Press F5 during the boot until the One Time Boot menu appears.
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# Choose the '''Internal Shell''' boot option.
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# The system will boot to the EFI Shell and after 4 seconds the automatic script will start.
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# The script will find the Storage Device with BIOS update application.
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# Type the following command: '''flash artp.cap'''.
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# The BIOS flashing process will start.
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# When the process ends, the system will reboot automatically.
 
[[category:Airtop]]
 
[[category:Airtop]]
 
[[Category:BIOS]]
 
[[Category:BIOS]]

Revision as of 11:00, 31 December 2017

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Important:
* BIOS update recommended in case the system is unstable, or required fixes have been released. * Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick, therefore follow the guide step-by-step.

Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater

  1. Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using FAT32.
  2. Download and extract Bios Updater package.

    The package contains the following files:

    91413024.me
    Flash.nsh
    FwUpdLcl.efi
    ShellFlash64.efi
    Startup.nsh
  3. Copy the extracted files to the formatted USB Flash Drive.
  4. Download the BIOS file.
  5. Copy the BIOS file to the root directory on the USB Flash Drive.

Updating BIOS

  1. Connect the prepared USB Flash Drive to the Airtop and boot.
  2. Press F5 during the boot until the One Time Boot menu appears.
  3. Choose the Internal Shell boot option.
  4. The system will boot to the EFI Shell and after 4 seconds the automatic script will start.
  5. The script will find the Storage Device with BIOS update application.
  6. Type the following command: flash artp.cap.
  7. The BIOS flashing process will start.
  8. When the process ends, the system will reboot automatically.