HQ-BOX BIOS Update How-To

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Introduction
This document provides a step-by-step guide for updating the BIOS on HQ-BOX systems by Heptagon Systems. It includes preparation instructions, update procedures, and important warnings to ensure a successful update.

1. Preparing Update Media

Requirements: A USB dongle with at least 20MB of free space.
Instructions: Extract the BIOS update files from the ZIP archive and copy them to the root directory of the USB dongle.
Warning: Ensure the BIOS image is specific to the target product to avoid rendering the system unbootable.

2. Preparing the Target System

Instructions: Power on or reboot the system, enter BIOS by pressing F2 at the boot logo, change the Boot Type to 'Dual Boot Type', and save changes to reboot the system.

3. BIOS Update

Warning: Do not turn off the system during the update to prevent damage.
Instructions: Boot into EFI Shell, type 'fs0:' and press Enter, then type 'bios_upd' and press Enter. Wait for the update to complete and the system to reboot automatically. Remove the USB dongle after boot.

4. Revision Notes

Version 1.0 released on April 18, 2018.

5. Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted by Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd and its affiliates from 2016-2018. Unauthorized duplication or translation is prohibited without written consent. Heptagon Systems reserves the right to modify the product for improvements without notice.

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. HQ-BOX BIOS Update How-To Revision 1.0 April 18, 2018 HQ-BOX BIOS Update How-To

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Heptagon S Y S T E M S Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 1. Preparing update media Requirements: USB dongle (A.K.A. Disk-on-Key, DOK) with 20MB of free space. • • • The BIOS update is archived in a ZIP file. Open the archive and copy all files to the root folder of the DOK. Insert the DOK into the system designated for BIOS update. ⚠ Caution: the BIOS image is unique for each product. Do not make a BIOS update with an image not specifically designed for the target product. Doing so will render your computer unbootable. 2. Preparing the target system • Power on / reboot the...

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. EFI Shell version 2.40 [21781.48] Current running mode 1.1.2 Device mapping table tsO :Removable HardDisk - Alias hd47a0b0b blkO PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1D,0x0)/USB(0x0,0x0)/USB(0x1,0x0)/HD(1,MBR, 0x05E39236,0x800,0x3947000) blkO Removable HardDisk - Alias hd47a0b0b tsO PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1D,0x0)/USB(0x0,0x0)/USB(0x1,0x0)/HD(1, MBR, 0x05E39236, 0x800, 0x3947000) blkl HardDisk - Alias (null) PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x1,0x1)/Pci(0x0,0x0)/NVMe(0x1,00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00)/HD(1. MBR, 0xBFBD8CD0,0x800,0x1BF23800) bIk2 :BlockDevice - Alias (null)...

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HEPTAGON SYSTEMS Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd. Heptagon Systems EMEA Ltd. 5. Copyright Notice This document is the property of Heptagon Systems Pty Ltd (a.k.a. Heptagon Systems) and it’s affiliated companies, and is copyrighted 2016-2018. Translation, duplication or copying this document in part or as whole is strictly prohibited without prior written consent of Heptagon Systems. All rights are reserved. Heptagon Systems reserves the right to make modifications to the product(s) described in this document for improvement, safety and functionality at any time without notice. HQ-BOX BIOS Update How-To...

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