BIOS Flash Q&A

What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for ME firmware update?

This section contains instructions for using Altiris Deployment server to deliver a ME firmware update. This

information assumes that an Altiris Deployment server has been successfully configured. The basic steps

required for ME firmware update through the Altiris Deployment server is as follows:

1. Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to the server.

2. Create MEflash.bat.

3. Create the Altiris ME Flash Event.

4. Connect the Client PC to the Altiris Console.

Step 1: Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to the server

1. Create a MEFlash folder in the Altiris eXpress folder.

2. Copy the following files to the MEFlash folder:

• FWUpdLcl.exe (located in softpaq subdirectory “ME Flash\Local-DOS”).

• XXX_bbbb.bin (located in softpaq subdirectory “ME Flash”).

Step 2: Create Flash.bat

1. Open a command box.

2. Click Start > Run, and then type cmd.

3. Type cd\express.

4. Type cd MEFlash.

5. Type edit meflash.bat.

6. Type in the following, where [Altiris Sever Name] is the name of the server:

a. net use k: \\[Altiris Sever Name]\express

b. k:

c. cd MEflash

d. fwupdlcl <XXX_bbbb.bin>

7. Save the file.

8. Exit the command prompt.

Step 3: Create ME Flash Event in Altiris

1. Select File > New > Event to create a new event in the Events frame (bottom, left section).

2. Type in the name of the Event: ME Flash.

3. Double-click the new event to display an Event Properties form.

4. Click Add.

5. Select Run Script to display a new form

6. Select Run the script from file.