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Automation PC 3100 User's manual V 1.00
Translation of the original documentation
4.2 Upgrade information
Warning!
The BIOS and firmware on B&R devices must be kept current. New versions can be downloaded from
the B&R website (
).
4.2.1 UEFI BIOS upgrade
An upgrade may be necessary for the following reason, for example:
•
To update the functions implemented in UEFI BIOS Setup or to add newly implemented functions or com-
ponents (for information about changes, see the readme file of the UEFI BIOS upgrade).
4.2.1.1 UEFI BIOS - What do I need to know?
Information:
During a UEFI BIOS upgrade, individually saved setup settings are deleted.
Before starting an upgrade, it makes sense to determine the different software versions.
4.2.1.1.1 Which UEFI BIOS version and firmware are already installed?
This information is listed on the following UEFI BIOS Setup page:
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After switching on the PC, press "Esc", "Del" or "F2" to enter UEFI BIOS Setup.
•
Under UEFI BIOS main menu "Setup utility" and "Advanced", select submenu "OEM features".
Figure 49: Software version
4.2.1.2 Procedure in the EFI shell
Caution!
The PC is not permitted to be switched off or reset while performing an upgrade!
1. Download the ZIP file from the B&R website (
).
2. Unzip the ZIP file and copy the files to a USB flash drive formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. Alternatively, a CFast
card can also be used.
3. Reboot the PC and select "Internal EFI shell" as the boot device ("Esc", "Del" or "F2" key to open the boot
menu).
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