USB BIOS version 2.00 for Encore WT8-B/WT10-A (PDW0Ax/PDW0Bx)

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Version: 2.00

Posted Date: 2015-02-03

Release Date: 2015-02-03

Other Versions

Release Date:	Version:
2016-01-26	2.10
2016-01-26	2.10
2014-11-17	1.90
2014-11-17	1.90
2014-11-04	1.80
2014-11-04	1.80
2014-09-03	1.60
2014-09-03	1.60
2014-09-02	1.50
2014-09-02	1.50
2014-07-07	1.40
2014-07-07	1.40
2014-07-07	1.30

Package

PKZip file can be extracted with WinZip, PKZip, or equivalent UnZip utility. Save file to a directory on your HDD and UnZip.

Description

This BIOS is for USB Flash Drive use only.

Change History

Version 2.00 - 2015-01-29

The Power Log function is updated to skip a reboot event during BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) to minimize extra records.
The Power Off threshold is changed from 1% to 3% to avoid a short RTC (Real Time Clock) battery life.

Version 1.90 - 2014-11-13

Fixed: System cannot reboot automatically after a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).
Updated: Modified the audio ASL code to update the FFP tuning data.

Change History

Version 1.80 - 2014-10-22

Updated: Changed "Francais" to "Français" in the Language setting of BIOS Setup.
Updated: MicroCode to M0230678829.
Updated: TXE firmware to 1.1.0.1115.
Updated: Removed SSID and FFP features from the audio codec ASL code, and integrated all audio parameters into the ALS code.
Fixed: Unit still boots into Windows when the battery capacity is under 2%.
Updated the Embedded Controller firmware to increase the accuracy of the battery capacity by removing voltage bounce.
Updated the Embedded Controller firmware to solve a C.S. mode shutdown issue.

Version 1.60 - 2014-08-19

Added: Speaker disable feature.

Version 1.50 - 2014-08-08

Updated: VBT file updated to fix a gray screen issue on some models.
Fixed: Device Manager yellow bang when using the MXIC MX25U6435F

Version 1.40 - 2014-06-17

Improved: System stability.
Updated: Embedded Controller (EC) to version 14.00.

Version 1.30 - 2014-06-03

Initial production BIOS release for these models.

Release Notes

BIOS Version 1.30 cannot update to V2.00 or higher. For systems with BIOS V1.30, please update to V1.40 first, then update to the latest version.

Installation Instructions

Save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
Save all work in progress and close open applications.
Connect the AC Adapter and ensure the Tablet battery is charged.
Format the USB Flash Drive using the FAT32 file system.
Unzip the file and copy all the contents to the USB Flash Drive.
Power-down the system, then press the Volume Up and the Power buttons simultaneously to enter the BIOS Boot Menu.
Using the Volume Up/Down buttons, select the USB Flash Drive then press the Windows key to enter the UEFI shell.
Wait 5 seconds or press the Windows key to start the upgrade process.
The tablet will automatically reboot.

Export Control and EULA

Use of any software made available for download from this system constitutes your acceptance of the Export Control Terms and the terms in the Dynabook end-user license agreement both of which you can view before downloading any such software.