BIOS update on EKF XB1 COM EXpress Module:
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A BIOS update is accomplished by programming the FWH (*1) on the
EKF XB1.

Follow the steps described below for a BIOS update on EKF XB1:
- Copy all files of the ZIP archive to a bootable DOS formatted
  device (e.g. disk or USB stick)
- Boot the system from this device
- When the DOS prompt is displayed, press <P> <ENTER>
- Wait for end of programming, view result. If an error occurs
  during programming (which is very unlikely), try batchfile P.BAT
  once more BEFORE the system is reset
- When finished successfully restart your system with reset-button,
  a power-off-on sequence or by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL

WARNING:
Do not interrupt the programming procedure in order to avoid
damage of the Flash. Programming takes max. 100 seconds if the
BIOS binary is loaded from a floppy disk and about 20 seconds
when the binary is loaded from an USB-Stick or a harddisk.

The new BIOS is present after resetting the system. If the
format of CMOS parameter has changed compared to the previous
BIOS version, all CMOS parameter will now automatically reset
to default settings.

(*1) FWH = Firm-Ware-Hub = Intel's designation for a Flash Memory
connected to the chipset via LPC bus.


Notes:
a) Always use at least V5.9 of utility 'progfwh.exe' (March 2007).
   Older versions have limited programming support to program a
   BIOS binary into a FWH of EKF XB1. Additional information is
   available by typing 'progfwh -?'.


Any questions? Email to support@ekf.de

2007-08-10