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6. BIOS Support
6.1 Introduction
The system uses an AMI BIOS core that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface
Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated through multiple methods (see
BIOS Updates section). The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST,
the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play
support. The SPI Flash includes a 32 MB flash memory device.
The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the identification
information and the BIOS settings for the system. The BIOS Setup program is
accessed by pressing <F2> after the POST memory test beings and before the
operating system boots.
6.2 Legacy USB Support
Legacy USB support enables the USB devices to be used even when the
operating system’s USB drivers are not yet available. Legacy USB support is
used to access the BIOS setup program and to install an operating system that
supports USB. By default, Legacy USB support is set to Enabled.
To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB
support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating
system’s installation instructions.
6.3 BIOS Updates
The BIOS can be updated using one of the following methods:
• Express BIOS (Windows-based) Update
• F7 Update
• Power Button Menu Update
• iFlash Update
• UEFI Shell Update