Re: Tecra M9 bios update without windows

I have a Tecra M9 running only [Opensolaris 2009.06|http://opensolaris.org/os/downloads/] on it.
Is there any chance to make a Bios update (acutally I have 1.50)
Is there an ISO image or dos tools - so I can create my own ISO image...
Thanks
GerryH

Hi!
Why do you want to update the BIOS? Is it really necessary?
I mean a BIOS update is always a little bit risky because in worst case you could destroy the ROM module and then it must be reflashed from a notebook technician or in worst case the mainboard must be exchanged.
Anyway, I think a BIOS update is not possible on your OS. This update can only be done on Windows a running Windows system.
In your case I would ask the nearest ASP as Eldorado suggested. Maybe they are able to do the update on DOS.
Bye

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