BIOS update without Windows

[Kabab]

Hi,

Could not find instruction for BIOS update for the fitpc4 without Windows.
Is it possible with Linux ?

Thanks.

[riteshsri]

Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS setup utility.
Set 1st boot priority to USB HDD and save & exit.
The fit-PC4 will boot to DOS from the USB device.
Type flash.bat
Wait until a "BIOS is updated successfully" message appears.
Disconnect the USB device and reboot.

You can also install Linux.

Enjoy

[Kabab]

Not really answering my question but thanks anyway.

[mbirger]

BIOS update procedure is OS invariant.
Please refer here:
http://www.fit-pc.com/wiki/index.php/Fi ... IOS_Update

[Kabab]

I've read that page and unless I'm missing something, windows is required in order to prepare the bootable USB flash device.

[mbirger]

You can prepare it on any other computer.

[Kabab]

Thanks, you mean any other computer that's running Windows... I was looking for a way to update the BIOS without borrowing or buying Windows.
Surely someone at CompuLab has an easy solution for that?

[Denis]

Hi,

Code: Select all

sudo apt-get install flashrom
sudo flashrom -w bios-fp4.bin -p internal:laptop=force_I_want_a_brick

[Kabab]

Thank, that's what I was looking for. Now I just need the courage to type the scary option

[mhwelsh]

It is probably a bit late in the day but I used an XP version of windows in VirtualBox.
You may be able to use PlayonLinux but I have not tried that.

My bios seems to be 'bug'gered so I may be trying it soon!


martin welsh