
Some BIOS updates will add new settings within the BIOS, as well as adjust previously existing settings to something different than what was set previously. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) One would want to take note of the settings prior to updating, in case the desired settings do become changed, or the new feature would have an undesirable impact. If the system has an UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) based BIOS, one would want to backup the EFI partition first. To do so, copy the /boot/efi/EFI/ folder to a safe location. If the BIOS update either adjusts or removes it, one may restore it to its intended location, for example, via live environment.įor either the Acer Aspire One AOA110 Netbook or Acer Aspire One AOA150 Netbook please see here. One may reinstall OS X for a firmware update following Apple's instructions here. When looking up the model on the ASUS website, one may need to find the model name as noted in the BIOS screen, which can differ from the sticker, or the result of a terminal command.įor the model R554LA, the BIOS version found on the ASUS website is different, depending on if one goes to the Driver & Tools section, versus if one goes to the BIOS & FIRMWARE section. ASUS provides within their BIOS a utility called Easy Flash. Please search the Asus website for instructions. When searching for the latest BIOS update, please make sure one checks the OS for both Windows and Linux to get the latest fixes.
For example, the latest BIOS available for Windows was a later version in comparison to Linux for the Eee PC 1005HA Seashell. If you are using UEFI and your F12 boot options include "Flash BIOS upgrade", one may download the BIOS upgrade. exe from Dell's website, and put it to your /boot/EFI/ folder. Reboot and select "Flash BIOS upgrade" option. exe file you have just downloaded and continue with the process.įor more on Dell specific procedures, please see here. Please be advised HP was previously blocking review of their software updates (BIOS, firmware, drivers, etc.) from non-Windows operating systems for many PC models.
This was last identified for HP Pavilion Elite d5200t ATX CTO Desktop PC but has since been partially fixed. What happened previously was the Software & Drivers tab at the top was missing. To work around this problem, one may change the URL from: If one uses any browser in Windows, the tab did show up.