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− | '''<span style="color:#FF0000">Important:</span>'''<br /> | + | [https://twitter.com/IotFit Follow us on Twitter for software and BIOS updates] |
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+ | * This page contains information of how to update the fitlet2's firmware. | ||
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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. | * 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. | * Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick, therefore follow the guide step-by-step. | ||
− | + | == Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater == | |
+ | # Connect your USB Flash Drive (UFD) to your computer and format it to '''FAT32''' file system | ||
+ | # Download and extract the '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet2/bios/tools/AFUEFI_BIOS_Updater_Package.zip Bios Updater package]'''.<p>The package contains the following files:</p> | ||
+ | #:''AfuEfix64.efi'' | ||
+ | #:''Flash.nsh'' | ||
+ | #:''Shellx64.efi'' | ||
+ | #:''Startup.nsh'' | ||
+ | # Copy the extracted files to the prepared UFD | ||
+ | # Download the '''[[fitlet2: BIOS Files|fitlet2 BIOS file]]''' | ||
+ | # Copy the BIOS file to the root directory on the prepared UFD | ||
− | == BIOS | + | == Updating BIOS == |
− | # | + | # Connect the prepared UFD to the target fitlet2 and power up. |
− | + | # 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.<br/>'''Note:''' Do not press ESC while the countdown. | |
+ | # The script will find the Storage Device with BIOS update application. | ||
+ | # Type the command: '''flash flt2.bin''' and press the Enter key. | ||
+ | # The BIOS flashing process will start. | ||
+ | # When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: '''reset''' and press the Enter key. | ||
+ | # The system will restart. Press the '''DEL''' key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears. | ||
+ | # Browse to the '''Save & Exit''' menu. | ||
+ | # Click on the '''Restore Defaults''' option. | ||
+ | # Disconnect the UFD. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Save Changes and Exit''' option. | ||
− | [[fitlet2 BIOS | + | [[category:fitlet2]] |
+ | [[Category:BIOS]] |
Revision as of 11:46, 7 May 2020
Follow us on Twitter for software and BIOS updates
- This page contains information of how to update the fitlet2's firmware.
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
- Connect your USB Flash Drive (UFD) to your computer and format it to FAT32 file system
- Download and extract the Bios Updater package.
The package contains the following files:
- AfuEfix64.efi
- Flash.nsh
- Shellx64.efi
- Startup.nsh
- Copy the extracted files to the prepared UFD
- Download the fitlet2 BIOS file
- Copy the BIOS file to the root directory on the prepared UFD
Updating BIOS
- Connect the prepared UFD to the target fitlet2 and power up.
- 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.
Note: Do not press ESC while the countdown. - The script will find the Storage Device with BIOS update application.
- Type the command: flash flt2.bin and press the Enter key.
- The BIOS flashing process will start.
- When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: reset and press the Enter key.
- The system will restart. Press the DEL key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears.
- Browse to the Save & Exit menu.
- Click on the Restore Defaults option.
- Disconnect the UFD.
- Click on Save Changes and Exit option.