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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.
* Incorrect BIOS update has a risk for system brick, therefore follow the guide step-by-step.
* 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.
To check if you have the latest BIOS version see [[Fitlet: BIOS ROM Files|fitlet BIOS ROM Files]] and compare to [[Fitlet BIOS guide#Main|BIOS Version]] in 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 [http://fit-pc.com/download/fitlet/bios/EFI_Updater_Package.zip Bios Updater package].#:<p>The package contains the following files:</p> #::''AfuEfix64.efi''#::''Flash.nsh''#::''Shellx64.efi''
# Copy the extracted files to the formatted USB Flash Drive.
# Download the latest [[fitlet: BIOS ROM Files|BIOS binary file]].
# Copy the flt.rom file to the root directory on the USB Flash Drive.
== Preparing a bootable USB flash device on a Windows PC ==
# Download and install [http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/files/latest/download?source=typ_redirect Image Writer for Windows]. You can use any other application that flashes image to the USB flash device. For example: [http://osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html Passmark ImageUSB].
# Download and extract [http://fit-pc2.com/download/fitlet/BIOS/bios_updater.zip Bios Updater image].
# Connect the USB flash device to your host PC (ensure that you don't have any other USB storage devices connected).
# Run Win32DiskImager.
# Select the target disk in the Device drop-box.
# Select the extracted BIOS_Updater.img 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.
# Download the latest '''[[fitlet: BIOS ROM Files|BIOS binary file]]'''.
# Copy the bios-flt.rom file to the root directory on the USB flash device.
== Updating BIOS ==
# Connect the prepared USB flash device to the fitlet and boot (it should be connected to the USB2 connector only). # Press the '''DEL ''' key during boot to enter BIOS setup utilitymenu.# Set 1st boot priority to USB Key.Under Save & Exit tab, select the option '''“Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device”'''# Save When the system enters the UEFI mode, type the command: ''FLASH FLT'' and exitpress Enter.# The fitlet should boot to DOS from BIOS flashing process will start.<p>'''Note:''' At the USB flash devicestart of the process, the system will hang for 1 minute. This is expected behavior. Please, don’t interrupt it.</p># Type flashWhen the process ends and the prompt line appears, type the command: ''reset'' and press Enter.bat# Wait until completionPress the '''DEL''' key during the restart and enter the BIOS menu.# Disconnect Under '''Save & Exit''' tab, select the USB flash device option '''“Restore Defaults”''' and rebootafter that '''“Save Changes and Reset”'''.
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