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File description
Flash BIOS

Date: 19/9/2015

Windows BIOS Update Utility LIFEBOOK AH531/GFO

Description:
File:

FTS_Windows BIOS Update Utility LIFEBOOK AH531/GFO_1.19_1065849.EXE

Version:

1.19

Date:

9/29/2011

Size:

2.99 MB

Status:
Language:
Manufacturer:

Supports all languages

Fujitsu

Details:
Very important information:
!!! Connect AC adapter before flashing !!!
!!! Please suspend BitLocker encryption before updating
the BIOS on a computer that has BitLocker enabled !!!
!!! Please reboot your system after flashing !!!

Comment:
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BIOS Update Windows
for LIFEBOOK AH531/GFO
Copyright (c) Fujitsu Technology Solutions 2011
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Inventory
1. Introduction
2. Preparation
3. BIOS Update Procedure
4. BIOS Version History
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1. Introduction
This package contains BIOS update files supporting BIOS Update
Windows environment.
BIOS Update Windows
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2. Preparation
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BIOS Update Windows

After downloading the *.exe file containing the BIOS Update
Windows package you need to store the files to any directory.
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3. BIOS Update Procedure
Important notes:
Make sure that an AC adapter and a charged battery pack is
connected to your system.
You need to have administrator privileges to run the BIOS update
utility.
First you need to suspend BitLocker encryption before updating
the BIOS on a computer that has BitLocker enabled.
Attention:
Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the BIOS update
has been completed.
BIOS update will be completed by a shutdown / reboot of the system.
BIOS Update Windows:
Run BIOS Update Utility (file: *.exe) to update your System BIOS
in Windows environment.
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4. BIOS Version History
Current BIOS V. 1.19:
Solved problems:
Fixed input supervisor password over 20 times continuously ,it will be clear
automatically.
ADD F4 key to support Event LOG display.
BIOS V1.18:
Solved problems:
Update CPU microcode to support Intel CPU i72640M
BIOS V. 1.17:
Solved problems:
Can't select text in MS words using the Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keyboard
shortcuts.
Fixed sometimes ODD can not be recognized in winPE.
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
None
Additional information:
Improve EFI variable auto recovery algorithm to cover RMA NG ROM failure.
Fixed PIT timer issue when resume from S3.
Change the string while My Recovery is loading.
"Please wait while My Recovery is loading...">"Preparing now. Please wait
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for a while."
When WALKMAN A855 is connecting the system, system will hang up at FUJITSU
logo.
The default setting of WOL is disabled in the BIOS setting. Change the power
of LAN to low from high for battery life.
Update Realtek LAN controller PXE ROM from v2.37 to v2.41.
Correct "Copyright 19852011 Phoenix Technologies Ltd." string display in BIOS
diagnostic screen.
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Copyright (c) Fujitsu Technology Solutions 2011

CONTACT
Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH
MiesvanderRoheStrasse 8
80807 Muenchen
Germany
Website: http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/

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