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− | = | + | '''<span style="color:#FF0000">Important:</span>'''<br /> |
− | + | * 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. | |
− | + | * Check for latest BIOS version available [[Fitlet: BIOS ROM Files|fitlet BIOS ROM Files]] and compare to [[Fitlet BIOS guide#Main|BIOS Version]] on your fitlet. | |
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+ | == Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater == | ||
+ | # Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using '''FAT32'''. | ||
+ | # Download and extract [http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet/bios/EFI_Updater_Package.zip Bios Updater package].<p>The package contains the following files:</p> | ||
+ | #:''AfuEfix64.efi'' | ||
+ | #:''Flash.nsh'' | ||
+ | #:''Shellx64.efi'' | ||
+ | # Copy the extracted files to the formatted USB Flash Drive. | ||
+ | # Download the [[fitlet: BIOS ROM Files|BIOS binary file]]. | ||
+ | # Copy the flt.rom file to the root directory on the USB Flash Drive. | ||
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+ | == Updating BIOS == | ||
+ | # Connect the prepared USB flash device to the fitlet and boot. | ||
+ | # Press the '''DEL''' key during boot to enter BIOS menu. | ||
+ | # Under Save & Exit tab, select the option '''“Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device”''' | ||
+ | # When the system enters the UEFI mode, type the command: ''FLASH FLT'' and press Enter. | ||
+ | # The BIOS flashing process will start.<p>'''Note:''' At the start of the process, the system will hang for 1 minute. This is expected behavior. Please, don’t interrupt it.</p> | ||
+ | # When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: ''reset'' and press Enter. | ||
+ | # Press the '''DEL''' key during the restart and enter the BIOS menu. | ||
+ | # Under '''Save & Exit''' tab, select the option '''“Restore Defaults”''' and after that '''“Save Changes and Reset”'''. | ||
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Revision as of 06:46, 28 August 2017
Follow us on Google+ for software and BIOS updates
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. * Check for latest BIOS version available fitlet BIOS ROM Files and compare to BIOS Version on your fitlet.
Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater
- Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using FAT32.
- Download and extract Bios Updater package.
The package contains the following files:
- AfuEfix64.efi
- Flash.nsh
- Shellx64.efi
- Copy the extracted files to the formatted USB Flash Drive.
- Download the BIOS binary file.
- Copy the flt.rom file to the root directory on the USB Flash Drive.
Updating BIOS
- Connect the prepared USB flash device to the fitlet and boot.
- Press the DEL key during boot to enter BIOS menu.
- Under Save & Exit tab, select the option “Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device”
- When the system enters the UEFI mode, type the command: FLASH FLT and press Enter.
- The BIOS flashing process will start.
Note: At the start of the process, the system will hang for 1 minute. This is expected behavior. Please, don’t interrupt it.
- When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: reset and press Enter.
- Press the DEL key during the restart and enter the BIOS menu.
- Under Save & Exit tab, select the option “Restore Defaults” and after that “Save Changes and Reset”.