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=== BIOS update instructions ===
* [[IPC2 Haswell BIOS update]]
* [[IPC2 Broadwell BIOS update]]
==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://launchpad.net/win32-image-writer/
* 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 and connect it again. It should now be assigned a drive letter.
2. Download the latest '''[[IPC2 BIOS ROM files]]'''<br>
3. Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory:
* IPC2.cap
* BIOS.BAT
* DOSFLASH.EXE
4. Insert prepared 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>
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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 [[IPC2 BIOS ROM files]]
#Unzip and copy 3 files to the root directory:
#*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.
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