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==BIOS update procedure==
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The following procedure suitable for all OS: Windows 7/8, Linux in non-UEFI mode:
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1. Prepare bootable USB DOS image
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* Use "Image Write for Windows" utility https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/
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* Connect the USB flash device to your host PC (ensure that you don't have any other USB mass storage devices connected)
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* Run Win32DiskImager.exe
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* Select the target disk in the Device drop-box
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* Select DOS_IMG.IMG (found in the package) in the Image File search-box
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* Press Write button to proceed
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* Wait until completion
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* Disconnect the USB flash device and connect it again. It should now be assigned a drive letter.
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2. Download the latest [[IPC2 BIOS ROM files]]<br>
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3. Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory:
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* IPC2.cap
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* BIOS.BAT
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* DOSFLASH.EXE
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4. Insert preapred USB disk into IPC2 and boot<br>
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5. Run  BIOS.bat and wait until completion (system will reboot and flash BIOS)<br>
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6. After compilation  remove USB disk , remove power and do regular boot<br>
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=== BIOS update instructions ===
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* [[IPC2 Haswell BIOS update]]
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* [[IPC2 Broadwell BIOS update]]
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* [[Security updates]]
  
 
=== Links ===
 
=== Links ===
 
* [[IPC2: Software  | IPC2 Software Repository]]
 
* [[IPC2: Software  | IPC2 Software Repository]]
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* [[IPC2 BIOS guide]]
  
  
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The following procedure true under Windows 7 and Linux in non-UEFI mode operating systems:
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[[Category:BIOS]]
#Connect at least one display via HDMI port
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#Prepare FAT formatted USB Disk-on-key
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#Download the latest [[IPC2 BIOS ROM files]]
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#Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory:
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#*IPC2.cap
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#*startup.nsh
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#*ShellFlash64.efi
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#Insert the USB flash drive and ensure no other boot-able USB devices connected
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#Power on  IPC2, enter BIOS by pressing F2. Go to "Boot Features" and set "Legacy Boot" to "Disable"
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#Check on the "Boot" tab that inserted USB listed as first boot device, otherwise change the boot order accordingly
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#Go to "Exit" and press "Exit Saving Changes"
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#IPC2 will restart and BIOS update will take place
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#Wait for "BIOS is updated successfully. Press any key to continue ..." message
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#Remove USB disk and press ENTER
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#System may do several power cycles and then boot normally
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#Configure the settings of the new BIOS according to your needs
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'''Important notes''':
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*In case of errors, it may be needed to remove all storage devices and perform the programming process with USB flash drive only.
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*Under Windows 8 and Linux in UEFI mode operating systems other procedure should be followed.
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*BIOS update resets any previous display configurations, setting HDMI ports as default outputs. If a display connected via DisplayPort interface, it resets and screen will go black.
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