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== Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater ==
 
== Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater ==
 
# Connect your USB Flash Drive (UFD) to your computer and format it to '''FAT32''' file system
 
# 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/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 '''[[https://fit-iot.com/files/download/fitlet3/bios/production/FLT3.PRD.00.04.zip BIOS Updater package]]'''
#:''AfuEfix64.efi''
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#:''Flash.nsh''
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#:''Shellx64.efi''
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#:''Startup.nsh''
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# Copy the extracted files to the prepared UFD
 
# Copy the extracted files to the prepared UFD
# Download the '''[[fitlet3: BIOS Files|<span style="color: #FF0000"><u>latest fitlet3 BIOS file</u></span>]]'''
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# Disconnect the prepared UFD and connect it to the target fitlet3 unit.
# Copy the BIOS file to the root directory on the prepared UFD
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# Power up the fitlet3 unit.
 
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# Press the F7 key during the boot until the "Select boot device" menu appears (it may take a while).
== Updating BIOS ==
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# Select the UFD on the menu and press ENTER.
# Connect the prepared UFD to the target fitlet3 and power up.
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# The system will boot to the EFI Shell and after 5 seconds the automatic script will start.<br/>'''Note:''' Do not press ESC while the countdown.
# 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.<br/>'''Note:''' Do not press ESC while the countdown.
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# The script will find the Storage Device with BIOS update application.
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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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# The BIOS flashing process will start.
 
# The BIOS flashing process will start.
# When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: '''reset''' and press the Enter key.
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# Follow on-screen instructions
# The system will restart. Press the '''DEL''' key during the boot until the BIOS Setup appears.
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== Notes ==
# Browse to the '''Save & Exit''' menu.
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# The first boot after the BIOS update might take a long time and several restarts.
# Click on the '''Restore Defaults''' option.
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# For Windows users only:
# Disconnect the UFD.
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##After the BIOS update, the new undefined devices will appear in the Device Manager.
# Click on '''Save Changes and Exit''' option.
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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
  
 
== BIOS flashing without USB device-support ==
 
== BIOS flashing without USB device-support ==

Revision as of 12:59, 7 March 2023

Follow us on Twitter for software and BIOS updates

  • This page contains information of how to update the fitlet3'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

  1. Connect your USB Flash Drive (UFD) to your computer and format it to FAT32 file system
  2. Download and extract the [BIOS Updater package]
  3. Copy the extracted files to the prepared UFD
  4. Disconnect the prepared UFD and connect it to the target fitlet3 unit.
  5. Power up the fitlet3 unit.
  6. Press the F7 key during the boot until the "Select boot device" menu appears (it may take a while).
  7. Select the UFD on the menu and press ENTER.
  8. The system will boot to the EFI Shell and after 5 seconds the automatic script will start.
    Note: Do not press ESC while the countdown.
  9. The BIOS flashing process will start.
  10. Follow on-screen instructions

Notes

  1. The first boot after the BIOS update might take a long time and several restarts.
  2. For Windows users only:
    1. 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

BIOS flashing without USB device-support