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# Format the USB Flash Device (UFD) to '''FAT32''' file system
 
# Format the USB Flash Device (UFD) to '''FAT32''' file system
# Download and extract the '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet/bios/tools/ShellFlash_BIOS_Updater_Package.zip BIOS Updater Package]''' <br> The package contains the following files:
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# Download and extract the '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet/bios/tools/AFUEFI_BIOS_Updater_Package.zip BIOS Updater Package]''' <br> The package contains the following files:
 
#: ''AfuEfix64.efi''
 
#: ''AfuEfix64.efi''
 
#: ''Flash.nsh''
 
#: ''Flash.nsh''
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# Browse to the '''Save & Exit''' menu
 
# Browse to the '''Save & Exit''' menu
 
# Click on the '''Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device''' option
 
# Click on the '''Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device''' option
# The system will boot to the EFI Shell, and after 4 seconds the automatic flash process will start.
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# The system will boot to the EFI Shell, and after 4 seconds the automatic flash process will start. <br> '''Note:''' At the start of the process, the system will hang for 1 minute. This is expected behaviour. Please, don’t interrupt it
# At the end of the flashing process, remove the UFD and type the command '''reset''' and press the Enter key
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# At the end of the flashing process, remove the UFD, type the command '''reset''' and press the Enter key
  
 
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[[category:BIOS]]
 
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Revision as of 12:37, 14 February 2018

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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.
  1. Format the USB Flash Device (UFD) to FAT32 file system
  2. Download and extract the BIOS Updater Package
    The package contains the following files:
    AfuEfix64.efi
    Flash.nsh
    Shellx64.efi
    Startup.nsh
  3. Copy the extracted files to the UFD
  4. Download and extract the fitlet BIOS file
  5. Copy the BIOS file to the UFD
  6. Connect the UFD to the target unit and power up
  7. Press the DEL key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears
  8. Browse to the Save & Exit menu
  9. Click on the Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device option
  10. The system will boot to the EFI Shell, and after 4 seconds the automatic flash process will start.
    Note: At the start of the process, the system will hang for 1 minute. This is expected behaviour. Please, don’t interrupt it
  11. At the end of the flashing process, remove the UFD, type the command reset and press the Enter key