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M9036A BIOS Downloads
NOTE: You need to install KB3033929 Windows Update before you can upgrade the BIOS. Please follow instructions at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=46078 to install KB3033929 update.
Release Date | Version | Version Description |
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2019-12-03 | AG25 | See description above. |
Release Date | Version |
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2019-12-03 | AG25 |
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See description above. |
This BIOS release:
1. Rebranded the M9036A to Keysight from Keysight.
- changed the BIOS splash screen logo to Keysight.
- changed OEM to Keysight Technologies.
- changed SYSTEM_MANUFACTURER to Keysight Technologies.
- changed SYSTEM_FAMILY to Keysight M9036 PXIe Embedded Family.
2. Update MCU to 0x7 to improve security (INTEL-SA-00115).
3. Added mitigation for unsafe opcodes exposed in Intel SPI based products.
How to Download
Click the download button
How to Install
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Installs on: PC
Operating System
- Win 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB 64bit
- WES 7 32-bit/64-bit
Prerequisites
- Information Not Available
Supported Instruments
- M9036A
This BIOS release adds a configuration option to the BIOS that allows you to enable/disable update of the Intel Management Engine firmware. The new option is on the Advanced screen and called "ME Local FW Update Policy". The default setting is disabled. All pervious BIOS have the default set to disabled. When disabled, you can't update the Intel Management Engine firmware. All pervious BIOS don't have this configuration option. If you want to update the Intel Management Engine firmware, you must first upgrade to BIOS AG23, then change the setting to enabled.
If you are upgrading your M9036A Operating System, Keysight recommends that you first install the latest BIOS.
How to Download
Click the download button
How to Install
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Installs on: PC
Operating System
- Win 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB 64bit
- WES 7 32-bit/64-bit
Prerequisites
- Information Not Available
Supported Instruments
- M9036A
If you are upgrading your M9036A Operating System, Keysight recommends that you first install the latest BIOS.
How to Download
Click the download button
How to Install
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Installs on: PC
Operating System
- Win 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB 64bit
- WES 7 32-bit/64-bit
Prerequisites
- Information Not Available
Supported Instruments
- M9036A
Select BIOS version:
- AG21 for use with one or two PXIe chassis or for use with one PXIe chassis and one AXIe chassis.
- AG21-M for use with three or four PXIe/AXIe chassis.
As described in the BIOS upgrade instructions, if updating from AG19 or AG19-M, be sure to install the Microsoft fix prior to upgrading the BIOS.
The AG21 and AG21-M BIOS corrects or improves the following problems found with the previous version:
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On rare occasions, the BIOS flash sector becomes corrupt and the M9036A can’t boot. The AG21 and AG21-M BIOS contain protections to help prevent the BIOS flash sector from being accidently changed.
How to Download
Decide which BIOS you need and download it to your M9036A
- Download the AG21 BIOS if the M9036A controller will manage only one or two PXIe chassis or one PXIe chassis and one AXIe chassis.
- Download the AG21-M BIOS if the M9036A controller will manage three or more chassis.
How to Install
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Installs on: PC
Operating System
- AG21 - Windows XP 32-bit, Windows 7 Pro 32-bit/64-bit, WES 7 32-bit/64-bit
- AG21-M - Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, WES 7 64-bit
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites
Supported Instruments
- M9036A
Select BIOS version:
- AG20 for use with one or two PXIe chassis or one PXIe chassis and one AXIe chassis.
- AG20-M for use with three or four PXIe/AXIe chassis.
As described in the BIOS upgrade instructions, be sure to install the Microsoft fix prior to upgrading the BIOS.
The AG20 BIOS corrects or improves the following problems found with the previous version:
- On rare occasions, the AG19 BIOS boot order can change to boot from preferentially LAN rather than the SSD (requiring a BIOS setup reconfiguration to correct).
- Some non-compliant PXIe chassis can cause the M9036A’s ExpressCard Adapter to improperly initialize connected subordinate chassis.
- AG20 changes the default SSD SATA mode from IDE to AHCI for improved disk performance and to correct issues relating to multi-chassis operation.
- The AG19 BIOS incorrectly indicated that the PCIe Spread Spectrum Clocking is disabled. The AG20 BIOS now properly disables it by default.
- AG20 BIOS adds text along the bottom of the M9036A splash screen indicating how to enter Setup and Boot menu.
- AG20 fixes the BIOS holdoff timer behavior to holdoff final PCI enumeration until after de-assertion of PCI reset.
The AG20-M BIOS contains all the improvements of the AG20 plus the following:
- Configures BIOS to enumerate systems with up to four PXIe/AXIe chassis.
How to Download
- Decide which BIOS you need and download it to your M9036A
- Download the AG20 BIOS if the M9036A controller will manage only one or two PXIe chassis or one PXIe chassis and one AXIe chassis.
- Download the AG20-M BIOS if the M9036A controller will manage three or more chassis.
How to Install
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Installs on: PC
Operating System
- AG20 - Windows XP 32-bit, Windows 7 Pro 32-bit/64-bit, WES 7 32-bit/64-bit
- AG20-M - Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, WES 7 64-bit
Prerequisites
- Information Not Available
Supported Instruments
- M9036A
How to Download
Download the .zip file to your M9036A
How to Install
Licensing
- Does Not Require a License
Installs on: PC
Operating System
- Windows 7 Pro 32-bit
- Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
Prerequisites
Note: In most cases, you must install Microsoft Fix it 50470 before restoring or upgrading BIOS. This is described in the detailed installation instructions for each BIOS.
Supported Instruments
- M9036A