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Automation PC 510 User's Manual V 1.01
2 Upgrade information
Warning!
The BIOS and firmware on B&R devices must be kept current. New versions can be downloaded from
the B&R homepage (
).
2.1 BIOS upgrade
An upgrade might be necessary for the following reason:
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To update implemented functions or to add newly implemented functions or components to the BIOS setup
(information about changes can be found in the Readme files of the BIOS upgrade).
2.1.1 What information do I need?
Information:
Individually saved BIOS settings are deleted when upgrading the BIOS.
Before you begin the upgrade, it helps to determine the various software versions.
Which BIOS version and firmware are already installed on the device?
This information can be found on the following BIOS setup page:
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After switching on the device, you can get to the BIOS Setup by pressing "F2".
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The current BIOS and MTCX version can be viewed in the BIOS main menu under "OEM Features".
InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. *
Main
Advanced
Power Boot Exit
OEM Features
Security
Show features of CPU
Board.
Versions
BIOS: 1.00
Boot Source: Normal
MTCX: V0.39
CPU Board Features
System Unit Features
I/O Board Features
IF Board Features
Memory Module Features
F1
F9
Esc
Enter
F10
Help Select Item
Change Values Setup defaults
Exit Select Menu
Select SubMenu
Save and Exit
F5/F6
System BIOS
Firmware MTCX
Image 70: BIOS and MTCX software versions
Information about the BIOS and firmware versions can also be found in the Control Center (Start->Control Pan-
el->Control Center->Versions).