Recent Content by buggy82

Yes, the Qnap Wiki method works perfectly. The file here also flashed successfully. Other than it is a bit outdated, I really have no clue why this BIOS file here did not work on my TS-651. I stated the link to the official current BIOS version for QW37 boards in my first post above. Its...

When I´m done writing my HowTo, you will also be able to fix devices with completely dead BIOSes (aka bricked mainboards) using the undocumented JSPI1 connector on the mainboard.

That is how I flashed this file here (QW37AR22.BIN). The update process completed successfully. Unfortunately, afterwards the device was dead. This is the guide I followed: How to flash BIOS if USB function is disable - QNAPedia I fixed the device by SPI flashing the correct BIOS version...

Its out of warranty anyway. So yes. Just read post about BIOS recovery options, but I´m not sure which ones can be done on this board. Some boards have recovery jumpers or a persistent boot-block BIOS, which one can use to flash via floppy disks.

Had problems fixing a failed firmware update via USB, so disabled "USB 3 support" in BIOS. Bad idea. This setting does not disable "USB 3 support" but all USB ports completely. In former times you could remove the battery and CMOS is empty, but this new UEFI BIOS saves the settings in persistent...

Flashed this one on my TS-651. Flashing was successful, but device is dead when starting (No screen/LEDs). Qnap support recommended a newer BIOS file, which they host here: http://eu1.qnap.com/Storage/tsd/bios/QW37AR32.zip Now I have to find a way to get this on my dead device...