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10.3
Updating the BIOS
BIOS updates are recommeded to correct platform issues or enhance the feature set of the module. The conga-TC570r features a congatec/AMI
AptioEFI firmware on an onboard flash ROM chip. You can update the firmware with the congatec System Utility. The utility has five versions—
UEFI shell, DOS based command line
1
, Win32 command line, Win32 GUI, and Linux version.
For more information about “Updating the BIOS” refer to the user’s guide for the congatec System Utility “CGUTLm1x.pdf” on the congatec
website at www.congatec.com.
Note
1.
Deprecated
Caution
The DOS command line tool is not officially supported by congatec and therefore not recommended for critical tasks such as firmware
updates. We recommend to use only the UEFI shell for critical updates.
10.3.1
Update from External Flash
For instructions on how to update the BIOS from external flash, refer to the AN7_External_BIOS_Update.pdf application note on the congatec
website at http://www.congatec.com.
10.4
Supported Flash Devices
The conga-TC570r supports:
•
Winbond W25R256JVEIQ (32 MB)
The flash device can be used on the carrier board to support external BIOS. For more information about external BIOS support, refer to the
Application Note “AN7_External_BIOS_Update.pdf” on the congatec website at http://www.congatec.com.