How to Update the Vault Pro BIOS Overview Note: We highly recommend using our tool ‘Flashli’ to update your BIOS rather than manually updating. Further information on Flashli can be found here. This article covers how to update the BIOS on the Vault Pro. The procedure to flash BIOS on the Vault Pro differs from […]
Overview The Vault supports standard AMI BIOS as well as coreboot BIOS. It is possible to update BIOS in the field and it is possible to change from AMI to coreboot and back. There is always a certain degree of user error when manually flashing the BIOS. If an error occurs when attempting to flash […]
The following steps cover how to enable PXE boot on a Vault with AMI BIOS Attach a USB Keyboard and monitor to the Vault, or serial connection via COM port Power on the unit and press Delete until you see the BIOS setup screen Use the arrow keys to select the “Advanced” tab Use the arrow […]
Overview One of the most common and basic network configurations starts with a modem which connects the Internet from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The modem can be a cable modem, fiber modem, DSL modem or other type, but it will have an Ethernet output. The Ethernet output is connected to a firewall, then the […]
Overview One of the most common and basic network configurations starts with a modem which connects the Internet from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The modem can be a cable modem, fiber modem, DSL modem or other type, but it will have an Ethernet output. The Ethernet output is connected to a firewall/router, then the […]
We recommend purchasing DRAM from Protectli at the time of purchase (or DRAM from our Hardware Compatibility list) so we can ensure that the memory works with the coreboot build. TL;DR: If you would like to flash your BIOS to coreboot, we highly recommend using our script Flashli to do so. This drastically lowers the […]
BIOS BIOS is the abbreviation for Basic Input Output System. It is a small program that is stored on non-volatile memory that is used to initialize the system hardware during the boot process. BIOS is installed on every system when it ships, but occasionally there are upgrades to the BIOS to address various issues. This […]
This article will explain how to create a bootable FreeDOS USB drive and prepare the drive with the appropriate BIOS update files for installation on a Protectli Vault. FreeDOS is a free DOS application that is compatible with Intel based computers, such as the Vault. The Vault uses FreeDOS to install BIOS updates to the […]
With no moving parts, the Vault has proven to be an extremely stable platform over the years. However, as with all computers, occasionally the Vault may have an issue. The most common issues that occur are usually due to faulty components – mSATA drives and DRAM. Occasionally we also see the CMOS get into a […]
The Vault can be used for many different applications including Windows, general Linux Distributions, Firewalls, Network Management Applications, and other uses. The common requirement for all of these applications is that the operating system must be installed on the Vault. The Vault is like any other computer, in that you can use a monitor and […]