Difference between revisions of "IPC2 BIOS Update"
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==BIOS update procedure== | ==BIOS update procedure== | ||
| − | The following procedure | + | The following procedure suitable for all OS: Windows 7/8, Linux in non-UEFI mode: |
| + | 1. Prepare bootable USB DOS image | ||
| + | * Use "Image Write for Windows" utility https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/ | ||
| + | * Connect the USB flash device to your host PC (ensure that you don't have any other USB mass storage devices connected) | ||
| + | * Run Win32DiskImager.exe | ||
| + | * Select the target disk in the Device drop-box | ||
| + | * Select DOS_IMG.IMG (found in the package) in the Image File search-box | ||
| + | * Press Write button to proceed | ||
| + | * Wait until completion | ||
| + | * Disconnect the USB flash device and connect it again. It should now be assigned a drive letter. | ||
| + | 2. Download the latest [[IPC2 BIOS ROM files]]<br> | ||
| + | 3. Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory: | ||
| + | * IPC2.cap | ||
| + | * BIOS.BAT | ||
| + | * DOSFLASH.EXE | ||
| + | 4. Insert preapred USB disk into IPC2 and boot<br> | ||
| + | 5. Run BIOS.bat and wait until completion (system will reboot and flash BIOS)<br> | ||
| + | 6. After compilation remove USB disk , remove power and do regular boot<br> | ||
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| + | The following procedure true under Windows 7 and Linux in non-UEFI mode operating systems: | ||
#Connect at least one display via HDMI port | #Connect at least one display via HDMI port | ||
#Prepare FAT formatted USB Disk-on-key | #Prepare FAT formatted USB Disk-on-key | ||
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#System may do several power cycles and then boot normally | #System may do several power cycles and then boot normally | ||
#Configure the settings of the new BIOS according to your needs | #Configure the settings of the new BIOS according to your needs | ||
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'''Important notes''': | '''Important notes''': | ||
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*Under Windows 8 and Linux in UEFI mode operating systems other procedure should be followed. | *Under Windows 8 and Linux in UEFI mode operating systems other procedure should be followed. | ||
*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. | *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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Revision as of 14:38, 15 December 2014
BIOS update procedure
The following procedure suitable for all OS: Windows 7/8, Linux in non-UEFI mode:
1. Prepare bootable USB DOS image
- Use "Image Write for Windows" utility https://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/
- Connect the USB flash device to your host PC (ensure that you don't have any other USB mass storage devices connected)
- Run Win32DiskImager.exe
- Select the target disk in the Device drop-box
- Select DOS_IMG.IMG (found in the package) in the Image File search-box
- Press Write button to proceed
- Wait until completion
- Disconnect the USB flash device and connect it again. It should now be assigned a drive letter.
2. Download the latest IPC2 BIOS ROM files
3. Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory:
- IPC2.cap
- BIOS.BAT
- DOSFLASH.EXE
4. Insert preapred USB disk into IPC2 and boot
5. Run BIOS.bat and wait until completion (system will reboot and flash BIOS)
6. After compilation remove USB disk , remove power and do regular boot
