==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://launchpadplus.netgoogle.com/win32-image-writer104822148679589455238/* 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 posts Follow us on Google+ for software and connect it again. It should now be assigned a drive letter.2. Download the latest [[IPC2 BIOS ROM filesupdates]]<br>3. Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory:* IPC2.cap* BIOS.BAT * DOSFLASH.EXE4. 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>
=== BIOS update instructions ===
* [[IPC2 Haswell BIOS update]]
* [[IPC2 Broadwell BIOS update]]
* [[Security updates]]
=== Links ===
* [[IPC2: Software | IPC2 Software Repository]]
* [[IPC2 BIOS guide]]
<!--The following procedure true under Windows 7 and Linux in non-UEFI mode operating systems:#Connect at least one display via HDMI port#Prepare FAT formatted USB Disk-on-key#Download the latest [[category:IPC2 BIOS ROM files]]#Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory[[Category:#*IPC2.cap#*startup.nsh#*ShellFlash64.efi#Insert the USB flash drive and ensure no other boot-able USB devices connected#Power on IPC2, enter BIOS by pressing F2. Go to "Boot Features" and set "Legacy Boot" to "Disable"#Check on the "Boot" tab that inserted USB listed as first boot device, otherwise change the boot order accordingly#Go to "Exit" and press "Exit Saving Changes"#IPC2 will restart and BIOS update will take place#Wait for "BIOS is updated successfully. Press any key to continue ..." message#Remove USB disk and press ENTER#System may do several power cycles and then boot normally#Configure the settings of the new BIOS according to your needs '''Important notes''': *In case of errors, it may be needed to remove all storage devices and perform the programming process with USB flash drive only.*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.-->]]
