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+ | ====== BIOS-related FAQ ====== | ||
+ | ===== How do I find my current BIOS version? ===== | ||
+ | Please start your PC and press the [DEL] or [F2] key while booting to enter the BIOS setup program. The BIOS version is shown in the second line on the main screen. \\ {{: | ||
+ | ===== 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? | ||
+ | <WRAP important 60%> | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Please download the Rufus tool from https:// | ||
+ | - Please run Rufus.exe. | ||
+ | - 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 " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== How do I update the BIOS version in UEFI (UEFI Mode)? ===== | ||
+ | - Make sure the BIOS option **Secure Boot** is <wrap hi> | ||
+ | - 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 will reboot afterwards. | ||
+ | - 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The instructions show examples of where the button or jumper to clear your machine' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remove the mains plug and reset/press the jumper/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== 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 setting or with the CMOS Setup Utility. Please refer to the manual for more details on how to disable flash protection. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== How do I flash the BIOS under Windows? ===== | ||
+ | First, please download the latest BIOS file from our download page, then proceed with the below instructions step by step. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP important 60%> | ||
+ | Please double-check that all drivers are installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Since a background software, like an Anti-Virus programme, may affect the update process negatively and may lead to a failing flash process, we suggest to update the BIOS in DOS or UEFI mode instead of Windows. | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | - 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 do I update an AMI BIOS under Windows? ===== | ||
+ | - 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Manage power options in BIOS ===== | ||
+ | ==== How does time-controlled switching on of the device work? ==== | ||
+ | - As a first step, please enter BIOS by pressing the '' | ||
+ | - Navigate to the tab // | ||
+ | - Go to //Power Management Configuration// | ||
+ | - Now set //EuP Function// to // | ||
+ | - Proceed to setting //PowerOn by RTC Alarm// to //Enabled// so a specific time can be defined for the device to start. | ||
+ | <WRAP info 60%> | ||
+ | Please note that if the EuP function is deactivated, | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | ==== 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 to the tab // | ||
+ | - 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. | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Related Links ==== | ||
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