These units are still compatible with the FW1 and FW2 BIOS listed above. Some older versions of the FW1 and FW2 Vaults do not have a COM port.
See this link for instructions on how to install BIOS on the Vault, or consider using the Flashli ( link) script to simplify the process. If you have any questions please reach out to before flashing the BIOS. We recommend only updating the BIOS if their is a compelling reason to do so due to the risk of possibly rendering the device inoperable. The IdeaPad 320 has an Insyde BIOS plus it doesnt contain the neccessary tools to really edit the BIOS, these are specialised tools that are meant for enterprise devices. The currently installed BIOS version can be found on the main BIOS page, as seen in the example screenshot below (circled in red): These are options for professional-grade devices using an American Megatrends BIOS and are also done at your own risk.
BIOS can be downloaded from this table by clicking on the “Download Link” entry and used to upgrade the BIOS on the Vault. This page has a table with all of the current versions of BIOS for the Vault. BIOS is installed on every system when it ships, but occasionally there are upgrades to the BIOS to address various issues. It is a small program that is stored on non-volatile memory that is used to initialize the system hardware during the boot process. To see if your board supports this feature, in BIOS Setup, check the Boot > Boot Display Options menu for the setting Display F7 to Update BIOS.ģ The disk method is used only when the BIOS update files are small enough to fit on a disk (smaller than 1.44 MB) and if the desktop board includes disk drive support.BIOS is the abbreviation for Basic Input Output System.
The third segment of the BIOS version string (a 4-digit number) is the current BIOS version.Įxample of BIOS ID string showing the version number:īIOS update methods BIOS Update Launched From:ġ The Express BIOS Update is the simplest and most common method of updating the BIOS.Ģ The F7 BIOS Flash Update is available on Intel® Desktop Boards beginning in 2009.During boot, enter the BIOS setup by pressing F2.To identify your current BIOS version, check the BIOS version string: If you have system issues after updating your BIOS version, see Troubleshooting BIOS Issues. Perform the process in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with UPS). If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer might not function properly.You need to select the correct BIOS files for your desktop board. All images in the examples used in the instructions are for illustration purposes only.An earlier BIOS version might not offer support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently manufactured. We don't recommend downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version.
Open and print any PDF file from the online instructions table for easy reference. Before initiating a BIOS update, read and follow the update instructions.Review the recommendations below before updating your BIOS: We don't recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it. The following BIOS update instructions will remain available for historical purposes.Ĭlick or the topic for details: Before you update your BIOS All BIOS updates for Intel® Desktop Boards were removed from Download Center on November 22, 2019.