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About This Release:

- ME Firmware: 11.0.0.1197
- Framework BIOS Reference Code: Based on 1.8.0
- Integrated Graphics Option ROM: Build 1070 PC 14.34
- Integrated Graphics UEFI Driver: 9.0.1039
- LAN Option ROM: None
- Visual Bios: 2.2.20

Intel Visual BIOS version 2.2.20 include following fixes:

- Hotfix to remove download driver and automatic BIOS update feature.
- Hotfix to remove performance page accessibility from Atom-based NUC products.

New Fixes/Features:

- Updated VBIOS to version 9.0.1034 and GOP to version 9.0.1040.
- Fixed issue where BIOS value is changed after a BIOS update.
- Fixed issue where USB S4/S5 power is greyed out and disabled if Deep S4/S5 is enabled.
- Fixed issue regarding wake by USB while in Config mode.
- Lowered the sound volume for beep codes.
- Updated Intel ME firmware to version 11.0.0.1197_F1215.
- Added Round Trip Latency Optimization BIOS option.
- Improved BIOS downgrade alert.
- Improved POST time.
- Fixed issue where system cannot shutdown if using RC6 remote controller.
- Updated RAID Option ROM / RAID UEFI Driver to version 14.8.0.2377.
- Fixed issue where IPV4/IPV6 might not show in BIOS if Legacy Boot is disabled.
- Fixed issue where system fails to boot from UEFI drive in RAID mode.
- Added M.2 storage device identification string into PCI setup page.
- Added F5 hotkey for Windows recovery feature.
- Updated processor support.

Which file to choose:

- Recovery BIOS Update [SY0033.BIO] - A .BIO file to be used for F7 BIOS Update method or a BIOS recovery process. In the unlikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted, it is possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state. Use the recovery BIOS update to recover from this condition. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
- iflash BIOS Update [SYSKLi35.86A.0033.BI.ZIP] - A DOS-based utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating system. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
- Express BIOS Updates: SYSKLi35.86A.0033.EB.EXE - Self-extracting Windows-based update file, designed to be used on Windows systems. This method is the most commonly used.
- Express BIOS Updates: SYSKLi35.86A.0033.EB.WINPE64.EXE – for WinPE - Self-extracting Windows-based update file, designed to be used with either Microsoft Windows PE x64 or Microsoft Windows x64 operating systems.

Important Notes:

- Once the update process has started, DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM before the update is complete. The update process will take up to 3 minutes.
- Update the BIOS on your computer only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. We do not recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it.
- Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and might not be supported. An earlier BIOS version might not offer support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently being manufactured. If you are trying to downgrade to a previous BIOS version and its Intel ME Firmware version is older than that currently on the motherboard, then the downgrade is NOT supported.
- Before initiating a BIOS update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions included in this document. You may wish to print the instructions for easy reference.
- If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with UPS).
- Before updating the BIOS, manually record all BIOS settings that have been changed (from default) so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update.

Express BIOS update instructions:

- With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility, you can update the BIOS while in Windows.
- Save the Express BIOS update file to a temporary folder on the target Intel NUC.
- Double-click the .EXE file to run the Express BIOS update.
- Follow all prompts.

F7 BIOS flash update instructions:

- Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a USB portable device.
- Plug the USB device into a USB port of the target Intel NUC.
- Turn on (or restart) the Intel NUC.
- During boot, when the F7 prompt is displayed, press F7 to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool.
- Select the USB device and press Enter.
- Select the .BIO file and press Enter.
- Confirm you want to update the BIOS by pressing Enter.
- Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to complete.
- Remove the USB device.
- Restart the computer.

Power button menu update: