8 - English BIOS Update
BIOS Update
When should a BIOS upd ate be performed?
Fujitsu Technology Solutions makes new BIOS versions available to ensure compatibility with new
operating systems, new software or new hardware. I n addition, ne w BIOS fun ctions can be integrated.
A BIOS update s hould also always be performed if there is a pro blem that cannot
be solved using new drivers or new software.
Where can I obtain BIOS u pd ates?
You can find the BIOS updates on the I nternet at "
http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/".
BIOS update under Wi
ndows with DeskFlash program
A BIOS update c an also be carried out under Windows with the DeskFlash program. The DeskFlash
program is located on the "Drivers & Utilities" data carrier (un der Flash BIOS).
or
► D o wnload the "F lash BIOS Update – Desk Flash Instant" upda te file from our website to your PC.
► R un the update file.
► F ollow the on-screen instructions.
BIOS update using a USB stick
► H ave a FAT 32 formatted USB stick ready.
► D ownload the ZIP file "Admin package - Compressed Flash Files" from our website to your PC.
► Unzip the ZIP file and copy the files onto your USB stick.
The following files will then be on your USB s tick:
• EfiFlash.efi in the folder EFI/FUJITSU
• BIOS update file (e.g. D1234-A1.UPD ) in the root directory of the USB stick
► R eboot the PC and press the
F12
key to open the Boot menu.
► U se the arrow keys to select "FUJITSU Update Utility" and confirm with the
Enter
key.
► Confirm the update process with the
Y
key whe n you are prompted to do so.
A restart occurs to perform the update.
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