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Performing a BIOS update
NOTICE
Damage to the device
If you switch off the device during the update, the BIOS will be incomplete and corrupt. This
may result in malfunctions.
Leave the device switched on during the update.
If you have purchased a new BIOS update for your device, follow these steps to install the
update:
1. Connect the device to the power supply.
2. Copy the update to a USB memory stick.
3. Reset the device (warm or cold restart).
The following message appears briefly on the display at the end of the self-test:
Press ESC for boot options
4. Press to open the BIOS selection menu.
5. Click the "BIOS Update" button.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Reboots
There may be several reboots after a BIOS update. These reboots are initiated by the
Management Engine (ME). The reboots are required by the ME in order to prepare for the
changes of the BIOS update.
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