BIOS Flash Procedure

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Tip

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

  1. SSH into the system.

  2. Run the following commands:

    # sudo yum install wget
    # wget https://firmware.netgate.com/bios/flashrom-0.9.5.2-2.svn1530.el6.x86_64.rpm
    # wget https://firmware.netgate.com/bios/bios12-flash-dff.tar.gz
    # sudo rpm -i flashrom-0.9.5.2-2.svn1530.el6.x86_64.rpm
    # tar -xzf bios12-flash-dff.tar.gz
    # cp /usr/local/bin/flashrom .
    # sudo chmod +x adi_flash_util
    # sudo adi_flash_util -u bios.rom
  3. Allow the adi_flash_util command to end and the run the following command:

    # sync; sync;
    
  4. Physically turn the power off to the system and back on again (not a reboot).