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- | ====== BIOS ====== | + | ====== BIOS-related FAQ ====== |
- | ===== How to perform a firmware update with the embedded EFI Shell? ===== | + | ===== How do I find my current BIOS version? ===== |
- | Many modern PCs (like XS35V4 and XS36V4) use a pure UEFI firmware instead | + | Please start your PC and press the [DEL] or [F2] key while booting |
- | < | + | |
- | The terms UEFI firmware and BIOS are still used synonymously. | + | ===== UEFI Firmware (versus BIOS) ===== |
+ | Just as with many modern PCs, a current Shuttle XPC does away completely with a BIOS but uses a pure UEFI firmware instead. The terms UEFI firmware and BIOS are widely used synonymously, | ||
+ | ===== How to make a bootable USB flash drive? | ||
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+ | Warning: Please be sure that there are no other USB devices connected to your system during formatting like external hard disks, external optical devices or other USB flash drives. This ensures that you only format the selected USB flash drive. | ||
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- | - Please download the latest firmware and copy the unpacked files to a USB stick with FAT(32) file system. | ||
- | - Plug in your USB device, power on your PC and press the F7 key until the screen Please select boot device appears. \\ Select UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell and press the Enter key. \\ The system will now boot the embedded EFI Shell and prompt the Device Mapping Table. \\ {{: | ||
- | - In order to access the USB device, identify the correct ID for the Removable Hard Disk from the Device Mapping Table. Please then type fs2: and hit Enter afterwards. If required, please change directories where the firmware update files are saved.The command to type is cd xs36. The files in the current folder can be listed using the dir command. Finally run the batch file flash64.nsh. Next, the firmware update process starts automatically and restarts the system afterwards. \\ {{: | ||
- | <WRAP center round important 60%> | + | - Please download the Rufus tool from https:// |
- | **Notice**: After performing a firmware update, please always ensure | + | - Please run Rufus.exe. |
- | To do so, please | + | - Select your USB flash drive, and press the Start button, then confirm the following Warning popup. |
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+ | ===== How do I update the BIOS version in DOS (Legacy Mode)? ===== | ||
+ | - Please go to the Shuttle download area and download the appropriate BIOS version. \\ https:// | ||
+ | - Unpack the ZIP file into an empty folder. | ||
+ | - Copy the subfolder " | ||
+ | - Boot from the USB stick and change to the subfolder " | ||
+ | - Execute the FLASH.BAT file. | ||
+ | - The update process starts automatically. The system will reboot automatically. | ||
+ | - Once reboot is completed, please enter the BIOS setup program by pressing the " | ||
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+ | ===== How do I update the BIOS version in UEFI (UEFI Mode)? ===== | ||
+ | - Make sure the BIOS option **Secure Boot** is <wrap hi>disabled</ | ||
+ | - Change "Boot Mode Select" | ||
+ | - Go to the Shuttle download area and download the appropriate BIOS version: https:// | ||
+ | - Unpack the ZIP file into an empty folder. | ||
+ | - Copy the subfolders '' | ||
+ | - Boot from the USB stick. You may have to press '' | ||
+ | - The update will start automatically. The system | ||
+ | - Once reboot is completed, please enter the BIOS setup program by pressing the '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== How do I boot from a USB flash drive? | ||
+ | - Insert your USB flash drive into one of the USB Ports. | ||
+ | - During boot process, press ESC (or F11 or F7) to enter the boot menu. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Select the USB-HDD or the relevant USB-ZIP (depending on the model of the USB flash drive, it may vary). On our latest XPC Barebones models, you will find your USB flash drive, if detected correctly, listed right below your hard disks. | ||
+ | - Press the Return key to boot from your USB flash drive. | ||
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+ | ===== Where and how can I clear CMOS? ===== | ||
+ | All settings and parameters defined in the BIOS are stored in CMOS. To delete these settings and reset CMOS, follow the instructions below. | ||
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+ | The instructions show examples of where the button or jumper to clear your machine' | ||
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+ | Remove the mains plug and reset/press the jumper/ | ||
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+ | ==== Option A ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ==== Option B ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ==== Option C ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ==== Option D ==== | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ===== What does " | ||
+ | This is a feature on the mainboard that protects the BIOS from being flashed accidentally. It is called BIOS flash protection. Please disable this function with either a hardware jumper | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== How do I flash the BIOS under Windows? ===== | ||
+ | First, please download | ||
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+ | <WRAP important 60%> | ||
+ | Please double-check that all drivers are installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Since a background software, like an Anti-Virus programme, | ||
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+ | - Please unzip the BIOS file you just downloaded. | ||
+ | - Right-click on the BIOS file and select "Run as administrator" | ||
+ | - Please press any key to continue when the below page pops up. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Wait for the update to complete and do not close the window. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Once the flash process is completed, the computer automatically reboots. Please then press the " | ||
+ | - Please press the right arrow key to navigate to the "Save & Exit" tab and select "Load Defaults Settings", | ||
+ | - Please select the "Save Changes and Exit" option, and press " | ||
+ | - Now a re-start will be performed. | ||
+ | - Complete. | ||
- | ===== How to clear the CMOS for my Shuttle Computer and where is the button? ===== | + | ===== How do I update an AMI BIOS under Windows? ===== |
- | **Clear CMOS button | + | - Please go to the relevant download page and download the FUWIN tool. |
+ | - Extract and run the AFUWIN tool as administrator. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Read the message and close all other programmes, then press Ok. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Please choose open file. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Please open your BIOS ROM file. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Please make sure the option " | ||
+ | - The flash process finishes. \\ {{: | ||
+ | - Now, please reboot your machine, then enter BIOS and load the Default Settings. | ||
+ | - SAVE to CMOS and EXIT. | ||
- | **Before clearing | + | ===== Manage power options in BIOS ===== |
- | - remove the power cord first, | + | ==== How does time-controlled switching on of the device work? ==== |
- | - insert one end of paperclip into hole, | + | - As a first step, please enter BIOS by pressing the '' |
- | - hold the paperclip pushed in for 30 seconds, | + | - Navigate to the tab // |
- | - plug the power cord back in and restart | + | - Go to //Power Management Configuration// |
- | - press “DEL” on your keyboard to into BIOS Setting, | + | - Now set //EuP Function// to // |
- | - select “Load Optimized Default” or “Load Default”, | + | - Proceed to setting //PowerOn by RTC Alarm// to //Enabled// so a specific time can be defined for the device to start. |
- | - press F10 to save and exit, done. | + | <WRAP info 60%> |
+ | Please note that if the EuP function is deactivated, | ||
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+ | ==== Can the PC be started by hitting a key or mouse click? ==== | ||
+ | Connected USB devices can wake the PC from sleep mode (S3). However, a cold start (if the PC was shut down before) is not possible in this way. | ||
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+ | If you have a Shuttle Mini-PC with an external power button connection, this can be used for a cold start. | ||
+ | - As a first step, please enter BIOS by pressing the '' | ||
+ | - Navigate | ||
+ | - Now please set //Wake Up by USB (S3)// to //Enabled// so the PC can be woken from S3 mode. | ||
+ | <WRAP important 60%> | ||
+ | Please note that this may not work with all USB input devices. | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | **If your computer does not have a Clear CMOS button on the back or not sure where to find it, please contact Technical Support.** | + | ==== Related Links ==== |
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