Altos P130 F7 ME Firmware and System BIOS User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Altos
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Altos P130 F7 ME Firmware and System BIOS
Product Information
Altos P130_F7 ME Firmware & System BIOS
The Altos P130_F7 is a workstation that requires firmware and system BIOS
updates. The updates can be performed using an external USB storage device and
the EFI Shell mode.
Specifications
- Model: Altos P130_F7
- Firmware Version: R01-A5
- BIOS Version: R01-A0
- Firmware Update Utility Version: v5.09.02.1384
Product Usage Instructions
Preparation
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Prepare a bootable external USB storage device.
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Download the Altos BIOS zip file “Altos P130_F7 BIOS (R01-A5).zip” from the Altos Support Download website: https://www.altoscomputing.com.
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Copy and decompress the downloaded zip file into your external USB storage device.
Entering BIOS Setup -
Reboot the P130_F7 workstation.
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During the POST LOGO screen, press the specified key (not mentioned in the manual) to enter BIOS setup.
BIOS Configuration -
Plug in your external USB storage device to the P130_F7 workstation.
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In the BIOS settings, navigate to [Authentication] and select [Secure Boot]. Change the setting to “Disable”.
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In the BIOS settings, navigate to [Launch CSM] and select “Never”.
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Press the specified key or select [Exit] and choose [Save & Exit Setup] to save the above BIOS configuration changes.
Flashing Firmware -
Reboot the P130_F7 workstation.
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The system will automatically boot to EFI Shell Mode.
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Key in the command
cd EFIto go to the Shell path (e.g., fs0:EFI). -
Key in the command
flash.nshand press Enter to start flashing the BIOS and ME firmware. -
The AMI Firmware Update Utility will be displayed:+———————————————————————————+
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AMI Firmware Update Utility v5.09.02.1384
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Copyright (C)2017 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Reading flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . done
- FFS checksums . . . . . . . . . ok
- Check RomLayout . . . . . . . . . Ok .
Loading capsule to secure memory buffer . . . done
Input the ME Local data into the BIOS . . . . . done
System is going to shut down, are you ready? (Y/N) . . .- Press the specified key and the system will shut down.
- The system will auto reboot and start flashing the BIOS automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: How can I download the Altos BIOS zip file?
A: You can download the Altos BIOS zip file “Altos P130_F7 BIOS (R01-A5).zip” from the Altos Support Download website: https://www.altoscomputing.com. -
Q: What are the recommended BIOS configuration changes?
A: It is recommended to disable Secure Boot and set Launch CSM to “Never” in the BIOS settings. -
Q: How do I enter BIOS setup?
A: During the POST LOGO screen, press the specified key (not mentioned in the manual) to enter BIOS setup.
Altos P130_F7 ME Firmware & System BIOS
EFI Shell Update User Manual
- Please prepare a bootable external USB storage device.
- Please download the Altos BIOS zip file “Altos P130_F7 BIOS (R01-A5).zip” from Altos Support Down-load website. ( https://www.altoscomputing.com )
- Copy and decompress the above zip file into your external USB storage device.
- Reboot the P130_F7 workstation and press
during POST LOGO to entry BIOS setup. - Plug-in your external USB storage device to P130_F7 workstation.
- Change BIOS Setting: [Authentication]->[Secure Boot ]->Disable.
- Change BIOS Setting: [Launch CSM]->Never.
- Press
or select [Exit]->[Save & Exit Setup] to save above BIOS configuration changes. - Reboot the P130_F7 workstation and system will boot to EFI Shell Mode automatically
- Please key in ‘cd EFI’ (Go to Shell path like “fs0:\EFI”)
- Please key in ‘flash.nsh’
- Press
to start flash BIOS and ME firmware. 
- Press
and the system will be going to shut down. - System will auto reboot and start flash BIOS automatically.
References
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