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•Write new BIOS to the mainboard.
CAUTION: Writing new BIOS to the flash chip is a very sensitive procedure, improper BIOS upgrade could make the device inoperable.
Note: Always back up your current BIOS. If something goes wrong, the previous one can always be restored.
If upgrading of the BIOS is required, carry out the following steps:
•Close all other programs.
•Go to Program menu and click WinPhlash to execute the program. Main window will appear on the screen.
•Select the procedure you want to perform:
Backup the existing BIOS and flash a new BIOS with new settings
Backup the existing BIOS Only.
•Specify the name of the backup file for the existing BIOS in the first edit field or use the Browse button to find the file.
•Specify the name of the new BIOS file in the second edit field or use the Browse button to find the file.
•Press the Flash BIOS (or Backup Now) button. A message displays asking for confirmation to continue. You can continue or cancel.
•Press OK on the confirmation box to start the procedures you selected.
•Reboot your device when the procedure is completed.
Note, do not interrupt the program before task completes.
Embedded CPU Firmware
For manual CPU firmware update, launch the MPS and then the EC Loader tool. This tool provides the ability to program a
Set programming and connection settings as shown:
•Select serial COM4 (F5207A) or COM5 (F5217A) port for communication with embedded controller.
•Select Internal connection type.
•Select CPU firmware target.
•Select a file to be downloaded into embedded controller.
•Select Overwrite Codeplug if you want to replace the configuration parameters in your device with factory default. Otherwise, keep it unselected.
