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In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices.

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touchpad firmware failed (code 24)

My touchpad won't work (error code 24). During the firmware update something went wrong and a message popped up that the firmware did not install. This is an HP dv6 7000 laptop running win10 (OEM is ...
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Can I setup router using WiFi?

Can I setup Asuswrt-Merlin on my ASUS RT-N66U for the first time using WiFi (not Ethernet)? I need to do this because I don't have a laptop with an Ethernet port.
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How can a processor be made faster with a "software" update?

The new AMD processors Ryzen are out on the market and unfortunately they seem to lack in gaming. Intel processors are obviously still faster for gaming. People of course weren't in favour of this and ...
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Upgrade Linux Firmware

I am using KDE Neon which is currently based on Ubuntu 16.04. I am fairly accustomed to update kernel (currently running 4.10 without issues). The internet has many instructions on how to update ...
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Alienware m17x r2 not booting up

My believe my BIOS is bricked. I was flashing my BIOS and power was interrupted. It never went off when power was interrupted. And being a novice, I tried to forcefully power it down still nothing ...
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How to edit a bin/img file's magic number?

I'm trying to flash a router to openwrt, but the factory firmware don't accept the firmware "...invalid configuration...bad magic number..." I can extract both factory.img and openwrt.bin using 7z, ...
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Back from openWRT to tp-link 3420v3 original firmware

I have OpenWRT firmware on my device (tp-link 3420v3). I need to back the original software and I cannot. When I try to upload the original.bin file it says invalid image and I tried TFTP then nothing ...
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How to update firmware of unbranded router?

I have an unbranded portable mini router and would like to update it's firmware. It is an old device, but I use it sparingly to connect one or two devices only, so I'm not very interested in replacing ...
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How to check if modem firmware was updated?

I can access cable modem web interface, I can see firmware name... but with what do I compare it to? How do I find out if it is old or new?
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reflash Asus G752VS BIOS

after adding custom secure boot keys to my brand-new Asus G752VS from within the BIOS, it won't POST anymore (powers up, but screen is blank and unresponsive). i suspect the BIOS has corrupted its own ...
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Why should I remove the beginning sector from router's stock firmware when reverting back from 3rd Party firmware (like OpenWRT)?

I have been doing some tests on my router (TL-WR841N) by flashing DD-WRT and OpenWRT firmwares instead of the stock TP-Link firmware (by doing that directly from the stock firmware web interface). And ...
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Clear Logs Automatically on Asus RT-AC3200 Router

Is there a way to automatically clear or delete the log files on the Asus RT-AC3200 router using something like chron? I have setup the Reboot Scheduler but this does not clear the logs. Firmware ...
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How CPU set up data and stack cached as temporary memory for the PEI phase?

I would to understand what electronically exactly happens when I set Disable USB ports from BIOS. Where this value is set ? in ROM, CMOS, NVRAM ? This is strange because I can access on Shell UEFI ...
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Update hard drive firmware

Background: I have a WD Scoprio Blue WD6400BPVT and am trying to run a firmware flashing tool to allow it to work as an internal Xbox 360 drive. The device is able to be written over (a tool to write ...
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TP-LINK 740n router doesn't boot after bad firmware flash

I was trying to flash back the stock firmware (from DD-WRT) to my tplink 740n router, but I got bad flash, and the router now doesn't boot, it behaves exactly just in the following video: https://www....
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Filesystems on external: FS vs FS vs Case Firmware and some odd EXT4 behaviour

This is not, in my opinion, a duplicate question. Please read it first: Preamble: Most questions relating to this topic are outdated by 5 or more years. Much has changed since then so far as ...
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USB Flash Drive: Claimed Capacity 32GB, NAND Chip Capacity 256GB

As stated in the title, I have a Lexar 32GB USB 3.0 flash drive that has a 256GB Nand Chip, but the claimed capacity is a mere 32GB. Is it possible to unlock at least half of this space that I am ...
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Installing OpenWRT in TPLink Archer C50

I bought a TP-Link Archer C50 after reading that OpenWRT supported it. Now I'm not finding the right version of the firmware I should download. Information I got from Official page in OpenWRT for ...
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Why shouldn't I upload firmware update images via Wi-Fi?

Whenever I download a firmware update file for a Wireless Router the documentation / manual warns users not to upload the file over Wireless connection, but to connect via uTP cable instead. The ...
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Can DD-WRT work with TP-Link WR841N

Can DD-WRT be installed on a TP-Link WR841N router? This page lists only the WR841ND versions as being supported - but is there any significant difference between them?
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UEFI/BIOS seemingly missing

Recently, I have messed around trying to dual-boot Windows 10 and Ubuntu. It was a great failure with various problems. Long story short, I wiped my drive and installed Windows 10 fresh. The first ...
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UEFI "replaces" BIOS and "connects with firmware" but BIOS == firmware so WTF?

If you look for "UEFI Definition" on google you find : Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a specification for a software program that connects a computer's firmware to its operating ...
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New Steam Controller firmware will not update on my Arch Linux install

I recently received my first Steam Controller in the mail, hoping to use it with my desktop running Arch Linux. If it's connected wirelessly, I'm able to use it with Steam, but when I go into Big ...
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DD-WRT Security & Updates

In this stackexchange question regarding the choice of router firmware the most upvoted answer states that security of an router is essentially determined by the frequency of shipped updates (assuming ...
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What is the purpose of OS Selection setting in Aptio Firmware - Asus Laptop

In the Aptio UEFI Firmware on my Windows 8.1 Asus Laptop, under Advanced Settings there’s a setting named ‘OS Selection’ and options are ‘Windows 8.x/Windows 7’. I am trying to understand what’s ...
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How to rename a UEFI boot entry?

I have some trouble with renaming the default UEFI boot manager entry on my acer laptop. When I bought the laptop there was a weird Linux distribution installed on it called "Linpus lite". I then ...
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Common protocols to update firmware of switches

I had a class this morning about networking (hubs,switches etc), my teacher affirmed me that the protocol to update firmware of switches is tftp and is secure. I'm surprised right now after seeing ...
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Cannot tftp from DLINK 600M router to upgrade Firmware

I have tried upgrading firmware through wireless. I think it went fine I assume, as I can access my router through the web interface. But now, I cannot connect to the internet, IP and DNS Server are ...
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Why does my computer refuse to boot with a Radeon graphics card? [duplicate]

This is a really strange question, I know, but I have a computer here that refuses to boot with any ATi/AMD Radeon card installed. When any Radeon card is installed in the machine, all fans will spin ...
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Tenda F3 isn't working correctly after firmware upgrade

I upgraded the firmware(the correct firmware from the website) and that seems to have messed the router up. Whatever I configured before is still there and works but the router login page(192.168.0.1) ...
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Updating megaraid firmware - errors?

I'm trying to update the firmware on an LSI 926x series card from current version (2009) to latest (v12.15?). I've tried the standard commands using "storcli" and "storcli64" in Windows cmd prompt (...
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BIOS firmware password and security feature differences

I am looking for an explanation and perhaps some references on the different types of BIOS security password features. Example BIOS Setting Options BIOS Password BIOS Administrator Password ...
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MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM (android) keep disconnecting

Need help with this issue. After installing this driver and ready to flash phone the connection of usb keep disconnecting thus preventing me from flashing. I'm using latest windows 10 anniversary ...
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What is a "UEFI bootloader"?

I was under the assumption that UEFI is a spec/implementation. Therefore you package it with another bootloader (e.g. Grub2). There's no such thing as a singular UEFI bootloader. In essence U-boot ...
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Error 49.4c02 on HP 4730mfp

Our printer HP Color Laserjet 4730mfp just started giving the error 49.4C02. I cleared the printer queue to make sure there weren't any mixed media sizes. I rebooted the printer server. I used the ...
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Does updating the firmware as required by a Linux distribution alter the machine for use with a different OS? (i.e., Windows)

I'm trying Lubuntu and seeing the same error as here in version 16.04 (Ask Ubuntu question): *starting configure network device [ 110.081458] b43-phy0 ERROR: Firmware file "b43/ucode5.fw" not found [ ...
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Installing Pioneer BD-ROM BDC-TD01 Firmware Updater: Target is not found?

As you see in the device manager list of my SONY VPCCW1NFX/B laptop, there's only the Optiarc BD-ROM BC-5500S4 device available under the DVD/CD-ROM drivers subcategory. where their should be another ...
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Kingston SSD toolbox doesn't see new SSD

I just installed a new Kingston 300V 120GB SSD. Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (on a Lenovo CIH61M v1.0 MB from 2011'ish) sees it and I can copy files to/from it. But the Kingston SSD Toolbox reports: ...
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How can I flash a custom firmware on my router carrier?

I want to know how to flash a firmware to my router because my current router needs a lot of options like QOS. I searched a lot but the problem is my router is signed to a specific carrier so I don'...
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Tenda F303 not working after firmware upgrade

I have a tenda F303 and I needed to port forward a game but on the internet I seen that I need to upgrade the firmware to port forward and some more things.I opened www.tendacn.com and I searched my ...
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Solaris T5120 How to reset firmware root password

I have this Solaris T5120 box bought used no HDD so there is no OS yet I was able to connect using Serial Console using HyperTerminal Default User/Password didn't work root changeme sunservice ...
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How do you remove dd-wrt and restore to factory firmware on a Dlink DIR-868L?

I tried uploading the factory firmware through the dd-wrt firmware upgrade interface but it keeps on failing to overwrite it. How do I restore my router to factory firmware?
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TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v3 openwrt firmware

I have uploaded a new alternative firmware for TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v3 https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-wr1043nd. Unfortunately, after the upgrade, the connection to the device has been lost. ...
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TP-link router firmware upgrade needs reset to factory default settings

About to upload a new firmware to my router (tp-link wd8961), I read this in the instructions: You have to restore the device to factory default to make the new functions take effect. There are ...
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Is it possible to update a LSI-9211-8i SAS HBA firmware without EFI?

I am trying to flash my LSI SAS HBA to IT mode from IR mode; I've heard this can't be done in the OS. My problem is that I am using a GA-EX58-UD4P motherboard, and it doesn't seem to know anything ...
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Why does my uefi firmware ignore the boot order?

My Toshiba Tecra R950 supports UEFI, mostly. It has a good old-fashioned text-based blue firmware settings system that it refers to as "BIOS", rather than the fancy graphical setup most proper UEFI ...
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Does HP ProBook 4730s have UEFI or BIOS?

Sometimes I read that HP ProBook 4730s has UEFI and other times I hear it only has a BIOS. So which one does it have? As I understand it, UEFI is a replacement for BIOS, not an improvement nor ...
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brother printer firmware update password reset

While trying to update my brother printer (DCP-8080DN) firmware, the java program asks for a admin password, and says that it could only have been altered by a BRadmin program, otherwise the default ...
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Is the N600, C3700 cable of running an alternative firmware?

I've been exploring WW-DRT and openwrt.org. I can find information on how to Flash WNDR3700 but nothing much appears to come up on this particular module N600, C3700. Question: To flash a open ...
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DIR 880L Flashing power light

I recently updated my firmware, I think it was 1.05, for my 880L directly from the router thinking I'd be able to see my second HDD on my WDTV Live. Not only was I not able to view the second drive, ...
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