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[https://twitter.com/IotFit Follow us on Twitter for software and BIOS updates]
 
[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 fitlet3's firmware.
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* This page provides instructions for updating the BIOS on fitlet3.
  
 
  '''<span style="color:#FF0000">Important:</span>'''<br />
 
  '''<span style="color:#FF0000">Important:</span>'''<br />
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  * BIOS update recommended in case the system is unstable, or required fixes have been released.
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  * We recommend updating the BIOS if the system is unstable or required fixes have been released.
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  * Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick, therefore follow the guide step-by-step.
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  * Incorrect BIOS update carries a risk of bricking the system. Therefore, adhere strictly to the steps outlined in this guide.
  
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== Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater ==
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== Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater Package ==
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# Connect your USB Flash Drive (UFD) to your computer and format it to '''FAT32''' file system
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# Connect the USB Flash Drive (UFD) to the host computer and format it to '''FAT32''' file system
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# Download and extract the '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet3/bios/tools/AFUEFI_BIOS_Updater_Package.zip Bios Updater package]'''.<p>The package contains the following files:</p>       
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# Download and extract the '''[[fitlet3: BIOS Files|<span style="color: #FF0000"><u>latest fitlet3 BIOS ready package</u></span>]]'''
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#:''AfuEfix64.efi''
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# Copy the extracted files to the formatted UFD
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#:''Flash.nsh''
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# Disconnect the prepared UFD and connect it to the target fitlet3 unit.
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#:''Shellx64.efi''
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#:''Startup.nsh''
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# Copy the extracted files to the prepared UFD
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# Download the '''[[fitlet3: BIOS Files|<span style="color: #FF0000"><u>latest fitlet3 BIOS file</u></span>]]'''
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# Copy the BIOS file to the root directory on the prepared UFD
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== Updating BIOS ==
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== Updating the BIOS ==
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# Connect the prepared UFD to the target fitlet3 and power up.
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# Power on the fitlet3 unit.
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# Press the '''DEL''' key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears.
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# Press the '''F7''' key during the boot until the ''"Select boot device"'' menu appears (it may take a while).
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# Browse to the '''Save & Exit''' menu.
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# Select the UFD on the menu and press ENTER.
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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. The automatic script will start after 5 seconds countdown.<br/>'''Note:''' Do not press ESC during the countdown.
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# 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.
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# The BIOS flashing process will begin.
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# The script will find the Storage Device with BIOS update application.
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# Follow on-screen instructions
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# Type the command: '''flash flt2.bin''' and press the Enter key (<span style="color: #FF0000">'''NOTE''': in a filename '''flt.bin''' the second letter is "'''L'''" in lower case!</span>).
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# Upon first boot, enter the BIOS menu by pressing the '''Del''' or '''Esc''' key
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# The BIOS flashing process will start.
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# Press the '''F3''' key for the Default Loading and the '''F4''' key for the Save and Exit
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# When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: '''reset''' and press the Enter key.
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# The system will restart. 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 '''Restore Defaults''' option.
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# Disconnect the UFD.
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# Click on '''Save Changes and Exit''' option.
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== BIOS flashing without USB device-support ==
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== Notes ==
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* [https://fit-iot.s3.amazonaws.com/fitlet3/docs/fitlet3-BIOS-flashing-without-USB-device-support.pdf fitlet3 BIOS flashing without USB device-support]
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# The first boot after the BIOS update might take a long time and several restarts.
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# For Windows users only:
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##If after the BIOS update, the new undefined devices will appear in the Device Manager.
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##Please install the PSE drivers:
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  Windows 10: https://fit-iot.com/files/download/fitlet3/sw/drivers/win10/fitlet3_Win10_PSE.zip
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  Windows 11: https://fit-iot.com/files/download/fitlet3/sw/drivers/win11/fitlet3_Win11_PSE.zip
  
 
[[category:fitlet3]]
 
[[category:fitlet3]]
 
[[Category:BIOS]]
 
[[Category:BIOS]]

Latest revision as of 21:56, 5 March 2024

Follow us on Twitter for software and BIOS updates

  • This page provides instructions for updating the BIOS on fitlet3.
Important:

* We recommend updating the BIOS if the system is unstable or required fixes have been released.
* Incorrect BIOS update carries a risk of bricking the system. Therefore, adhere strictly to the steps outlined in this guide.

Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater Package

  1. Connect the USB Flash Drive (UFD) to the host computer and format it to FAT32 file system
  2. Download and extract the latest fitlet3 BIOS ready package
  3. Copy the extracted files to the formatted UFD
  4. Disconnect the prepared UFD and connect it to the target fitlet3 unit.

Updating the BIOS

  1. Power on the fitlet3 unit.
  2. Press the F7 key during the boot until the "Select boot device" menu appears (it may take a while).
  3. Select the UFD on the menu and press ENTER.
  4. The system will boot to the EFI Shell. The automatic script will start after 5 seconds countdown.
    Note: Do not press ESC during the countdown.
  5. The BIOS flashing process will begin.
  6. Follow on-screen instructions
  7. Upon first boot, enter the BIOS menu by pressing the Del or Esc key
  8. Press the F3 key for the Default Loading and the F4 key for the Save and Exit

Notes

  1. The first boot after the BIOS update might take a long time and several restarts.
  2. For Windows users only:
    1. If after the BIOS update, the new undefined devices will appear in the Device Manager.
    2. Please install the PSE drivers:
  Windows 10: https://fit-iot.com/files/download/fitlet3/sw/drivers/win10/fitlet3_Win10_PSE.zip
  Windows 11: https://fit-iot.com/files/download/fitlet3/sw/drivers/win11/fitlet3_Win11_PSE.zip
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