How to Update the Vault Pro BIOS Overview This article covers how to update the BIOS on the Vault Pro. The procedure to flash BIOS on the Vault Pro differs from other versions of the Vault. Prepare a USB Drive Insert an expendable USB drive into your computers USB port Use Rufus or an application […]
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 […]
Note: As of coreboot v4.12.0.3 we have noticed an increase in DRAM sensitivity/compbatibility on the FW2B and FW4B platform. v4.12.0.5 for the FW4B has significantly improved compatiblity. However, we still recommend purchasing DRAM from Protectli at the time of purchase so we can ensure that the memory works with the coreboot build. coreboot is an […]
Note: The FW2B and the FW4B had an issue such that they would not work with HDMI displays with a resolution of 1440p (2560×1440). That issue has been resolved using the latest BIOS, version BSW4L009. See the table below to download the latest versions. Note: Intel has recently announced a security vulnerability that is described […]
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 […]