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− | + | * BIOS update recommended in case the system is unstable, or required fixes have been released. | |
− | + | * Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick. | |
+ | * Check for latest BIOS version available [[Fitlet: BIOS ROM Files|fitlet BIOS ROM Files]] and compare to [[Fitlet BIOS guide#Main|BIOS Version]] on your fitlet. | ||
− | + | == Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater == | |
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# Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using '''FAT32'''. | # Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using '''FAT32'''. | ||
# Download and extract '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet/bios/EFI_Updater_Package.zip Bios Updater package]'''.<p>The package contains the following files:</p> | # Download and extract '''[http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet/bios/EFI_Updater_Package.zip Bios Updater package]'''.<p>The package contains the following files:</p> |
Revision as of 14:40, 16 December 2015
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. * Check for latest BIOS version available fitlet BIOS ROM Files and compare to BIOS Version on your fitlet.
Preparing the USB Flash Drive with BIOS Updater
- Connect your USB Flash Drive to your computer and format it using FAT32.
- Download and extract Bios Updater package.
The package contains the following files:
- AfuEfix64.efi
- Flash.nsh
- Shellx64.efi
- Copy the extracted files to the formatted USB Flash Drive.
- Download the BIOS binary file.
- Copy the flt.rom file to the root directory on the USB Flash Drive.
Updating BIOS
- Connect the prepared USB flash device to the fitlet and boot.
- Press the DEL key during boot to enter BIOS menu.
- Under Save & Exit tab, select the option “Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device”
- When the system enters the UEFI mode, type the command: flash flt and press Enter.
- The BIOS flashing process will start.
Note: At the start of the process, the system will hang for 1 minute. This is expected behavior. Please, don’t interrupt it.
- When the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: reset and press Enter.
- Press the DEL key during the restart and enter the BIOS menu.
- Under Save & Exit tab, select the option “Restore Defaults” and after that “Save Changes and Reset”.