BIOS Flash Procedure¶

Update Manually¶

Tip

Before upgrading, check the current BIOS version by using the command sudo dmidecode..

Retrieve the BIOS update disk image from https://firmware.netgate.com/bios/bios09.img.gz.
Write the image to a USB memstick.

See also

Writing Flash Drives
Writing an OS installation image to flash media
Connect to the console port of the system.

See also

Connecting to Console Port
Writing an OS installation image to flash media
Place the memstick in one of the USB ports on the system and boot the system.
Wait for the BIOS update disk to boot
Update the BIOS on the unit by running the following command:
```
# ./flash.sh
```
The script will automatically detect the type of unit and apply the correct BIOS update.
Wait until the BIOS flash procedure completes after which the unit must be powered off and back on.

Note

There is no need for a clean shutdown, however running either reboot or shutdown -r will restart the unit which is typically sufficient.