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** startup.nsh
 
** startup.nsh
 
* Download and extract the [[fitlet2 BIOS files]]
 
* Download and extract the [[fitlet2 BIOS files]]
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* Format the USB Disk-on-Key with the FAT32 file system
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* Copy the downloaded files to the formatted Disk-on-Key
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* Connect the Disk-On-Key to the target unit
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* Power up the target unit
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* Press the DEL key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears
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* Browse to the Save & Exit menu
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* Click on the Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device 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 EFI update application
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* Type the following command: flash flt2.bin
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* The BIOS flashing process will start. Ignore the warning at the start of the process.
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* The “FPT Operation Successful” should appear at the end of the flashing process.
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* At the end of the BIOS flashing process, type the following command: reset
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* The system will restart and perform the initialization process.

Revision as of 12:16, 23 November 2017

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.

The following procedure suitable fitlet2 computers equipped with Intel ApolloLake processors.

BIOS update procedure

  • Download and extract the AFU BIOS Updater Package. It contains the following files:
    • AfuEfix64.efi
    • flash.nsh
    • Shellx64.efi
    • startup.nsh
  • Download and extract the fitlet2 BIOS files
  • Format the USB Disk-on-Key with the FAT32 file system
  • Copy the downloaded files to the formatted Disk-on-Key
  • Connect the Disk-On-Key to the target unit
  • Power up the target unit
  • Press the DEL key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears
  • Browse to the Save & Exit menu
  • Click on the Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device option
  • The system will boot to the EFI Shell, and after 4 seconds the automatic script will start
  • The script will find the Storage Device with EFI update application
  • Type the following command: flash flt2.bin
  • The BIOS flashing process will start. Ignore the warning at the start of the process.
  • The “FPT Operation Successful” should appear at the end of the flashing process.
  • At the end of the BIOS flashing process, type the following command: reset
  • The system will restart and perform the initialization process.