How to update BIOS on a system that only use Linux as OS.
Asking this because some clowns at Acer decided that they will only provide BIOS updates through Windows Update.
Edit: I’m not talking about installing the BIOS file. They don’t even provide BIOS file in the first place.
There is some old Acer One model that shows up. If you are okay to try and break an existing system, install Windows10 and see if the drivers work?
https://www.acer.com/in-en/support/product-support/Z2-485/downloads?suggest=Z2-4;0
Else stay away from Acer as it seems to be cheap-and-dumping kind of brand. At least in india.
If it can’t be found and installed through fwupd and the maufacturer does not provide a file to install firectly, your next best bet is to create a portable windows installation with something like rufus and install it from there. Or contact their customer support.
fwupd is a cool Linux project that can update device firmware if the vendor participates. Check to see if your hardware is supported.
Thank you.
But, I’m not talking about installing the BIOS file. They don’t even provide BIOS file in the first place.
Also, I don’t think fwupd has firmware for this particular laptop. ( Acer One 14 Z2-493 )
You’ve already received good advice in this thread. Make a portable windows install, boot into it, and update the BIOS with the vendor’s windows utility.
So, you are suggesting to use Windows just to update BIOS. ( Asking for clarification )
Also not exactly sure how that would work unless you could download the update in a browser and it is executable in Windows as an exe and not coming from Windows Update.
They don’t even provide BIOS file in the first place.
So, you are suggesting to use Windows just to update BIOS.
So, you are refusing to accept that you might just not have any other options.
