Installation, Drivers and Software

BOAMOT-484 - Stone / Asus Q170T - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below contains a fix for this issue. This patch requires BIOS version 3202 or newer.

Windows Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)
DOS Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

Please Note: Stone Computers systems based on the product referenced on this page, manufactured on or after 15/5/17, will have had the relevant patch pre-installed in the factory.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3402).

This BIOS introduces support for the Kaby Lake series of CPUs.

Please Note: We always recommend that you use the official Stone BIOS for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved. The new Skylake range of systems include an "online" BIOS update feature however this will not deliver the latest official Stone BIOS.

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3202).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2002).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1802).

How to Flash the BIOS

Important Note: The most recent BIOS updates have included a Management engine update. You may need to complete the flash process twice to complete the update fully. The BIOS will prompt you if this required.

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus Q170T motherboard (BOAMOT-484)

BOAMOT-471 - Stone / Asus H81T - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is not expected to be impacted by this security issue.

(For more details regarding the security issue present in some versions of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) and Intel Small Business Technology, see here).

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0807).

Previous BIOS Files

Version 0805 here.
Version 0704 here.

We always recommend that you use Stone BIOSes for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Accept the confirmation prompt to go into advanced mode by click on OK

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Follow the remaining on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Boot > Secure Boot
Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus H81T motherboard (BOAMOT-471)

BOAMOT-489 - Stone / Asus Q270M-C - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below contains a fix for this issue. This patch requires BIOS version 0609 or newer.

Windows Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)
DOS Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

Please Note: Stone Computers systems based on the product referenced on this page, shipped on or after 29/5/17, will have had the relevant patch pre-installed in the factory.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0610).

Please Note: We always recommend that you use the official Stone BIOS for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

Previous BIOS file - this link contains a previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0602).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn on the system and tap ALT + F2 together during POST to access the EZ Flash Utility.

Note: If you have trouble accessing the EZFlash utility, try the following steps:

Make sure you dont use a KVM switcher or USB hub in between the USB keyboard and the system.
You can hold down ALT + F2 as soon as the keyboard has initialised (i.e. the numlock light blinks), until you see EZFlash appear.
As a last resort, use a PS/2 keyboard, although this should be unnecessary.

Use the arrow keys to go between the list of drives on the left, and list of files on the right.
Normally, a USB pen drive containing the update will be shown as FS0.
Highlight the BIOS update file using the arrow keys and press Enter.
Highlight Yes to confirm you want to start the update process.

Wait for the update to complete. Do not turn off the system whilst the update is in progress.

When the update is complete, press Enter when prompted to reset the system.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Go into the BIOS by tapping the F2 key as soon as you have turned the system on.
Use the arrow keys to navigate the tabs at the top of the screen.

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus Q270M-C motherboard (BOAMOT-489)

What is the ACPI\PNP0A0A Device? Where is the Driver for this?

The Device

The device is a BIOS component found on Asus motherboards to allow Asus utilities and software to communicate with BIOS components. For example, Asus USB 3.0 UASP boosting software may need this device to be working.

Drivers and Software

This device is not installed by using the Intel Chipset Driver software or Intel Management Interface (MEI). To find the drivers for this device, visit the Asus product support page for your product and look for an ACPI Driver under "Utilities".

Alternative Download Location

Please use these alternative download links if required:

Asus B85M-E for Windows 7 and 8 is here (last updated 19/11/13).
Asus Q87-T / Asus CS-B for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 here (last updated 11/4/14)

Note: If you have downloaded the Stone CC4 driver package for the B85M-E and this device is missing after completing the deployment process, please re-download the package and add the ASMBSW.inf driver from the ACPI folder into your deployment console. The packages were updated on 11/4/14.

Using this Driver With Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

We are aware that this driver may not import into Windows Deployment Services on Windows Server 2008R2 and Server 2012. As a work around, you will either need to install the driver manually into deployed systems, or use WDS to capture and deploy your own Install image which already has the driver included.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on Asus motherboards including the B85M-E (BOAMOT-463), CS-B (BOAMOT-467), Q87-T (BOAMOT-470) and H81M-P-SI (BOAMOT-476).

BOAMOT-462 / BOAMOT-473 - Stone / Asus Q87M-E - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below, when applied to the latest Stone BIOS, contains a fix for this issue.

Windows Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)
DOS Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1602).

Previous BIOS Files

Version 1601 here.

We always recommend that you use Stone BIOSes for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Accept the confirmation prompt to go into advanced mode by click on OK

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Follow the remaining on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Boot > Secure Boot
Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus Q87M-E motherboard (BOAMOT-462 / BOAMOT-473)

Stone AIO M770/M780 - Unknown Device 'USB2.0-CRW'

Unknown Device: USB2.0-CRW

The unknown device listed in device manager as 'USB2.0-CRW' is the card reader that is built into the M770 and M780 All in One chassis.

Resolution

Install the latest tested driver from the Stone Driver Finder.

Applies to:

SYSBRA-223 - Stone M780 AIO 23.6 inch Non Touch
SYSBRA-227 - Stone M780 AIO 23.6 inch Touch
SYSBRA-237 - Stone M770 AIO 21.5 inch Touch
SYSBRA-238 - Stone M770 AIO 21.5 inch Non Touch

BOAMOT-483 / BOAMOT-490 - Stone / Asus H110T - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is not expected to be impacted by this security issue.

(For more details regarding the security issue present in some versions of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) and Intel Small Business Technology, see here).

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.9037)

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3402)
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3019R2)
- (3019 introduces support for the Kaby Lake series of CPUs).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2002).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1802).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive.
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS.
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode.

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection.

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available).

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work).

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot.

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module).

Boot > Secure Boot.

Boot Option Priorities.

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus H110T motherboard (BOAMOT-483 or BOAMOT-490)

BOAMOT-488 - Stone / Asus B250M-A - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below contains a fix for this issue. This patch requires BIOS version 0610 or newer.

Windows Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)
DOS Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

Please Note: Stone Computers systems based on the product referenced on this page, manufactured on or after 15/5/17, will have had the relevant patch pre-installed in the factory.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0809, 17/8/17).

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0615R2 14/7/17).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0615).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0612).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS

Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection (this appears as Advanced > SATA and RST Configuration when you click on PCH Storage Configuration).

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where a TPM module has been installed)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus B250M-A motherboard (BOAMOT-488)

BOAMOT-464 - Stone / MSI H81M-P33 - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is not expected to be impacted by this security issue.

(For more details regarding the security issue present in some versions of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) and Intel Small Business Technology, see here).

Update Available

Please find attached the latest Stone Production BIOS for the following product:

BOAMOT-464 - Stone / MSI H81M-P33 - version 1.90

BIOS (Flash file only for MFLASH)
DOS (USB Pen Drive)
Windows

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

BIOS Update Steps - MFLASH

Download the one of the BIOS files above and extract it to the root of a removable USB storage device.
- Either of the BIOS files can be used with MFLASH
- Specific packages for DOS or Windows based flashing are available too, instead of using MFLASH.
Connect the USB storage device to the target machine and boot into the BIOS using the 'DEL' or 'F1' keys.
From the main BIOS screen choose the 'M-FLASH' option.
Next choose 'Update BIOS' and on the following screen choose 'Select one file to update BIOS'.
A new window will appear showing you a list of removable storage devices which are connected, select the correct device and press enter.
The window will now automatically display the compatible BIOS file(s) which is contained on your removable storage device, select the correct file and press enter.
The BIOS update will now begin and a progress bar will be displayed, once the update is complete the system will restart.

Warning: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

I'm Trying to Perform the MFLASH Update but it says that there are No BIOS Files on the Disk

This can happen if the generic MSI BIOS has been flashed. This will change the motherboard version number from E7187ISQ to E7187IMS. When the version number has been changed, the motherboard will in future look for E7187IMS BIOS files, and will not see the E7187ISQ BIOS files, such as E7187ISQ.190.

To resolve this problem, rename the BIOS file to match the motherboard version. For example, rename E7187ISQ.190 to E7187IMS.190, and then try MFLASH again.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the MSI H81M-P33 motherboard (BOAMOT-464)

BOAMOT-476 - Stone / Asus H81M-P-SI - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is not expected to be impacted by this security issue.

(For more details regarding the security issue present in some versions of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) and Intel Small Business Technology, see here).

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0601).

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0501).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.9002).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Follow the remaining on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Boot > Secure Boot
Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus H81M-P-SI motherboard (BOAMOT-476)

Automatic Driver Deployment Utility for Windows XP

Windows XP Driver Deployment Utility

Please use this link to download the Ultimate DDU Utility (Approx 1.59GB).

This utility allows for fully automated installation of drivers and appropriate software for most Stone branded desktops and laptops from 2009 to early 2013.

Usage:

Extract the package to a CD, USB pen drive or network location as appropriate
Run "install_xp_drivers_now.bat" on the machine that requires installation. This will initially copy the packages to a C:\Stone folder on the local machine, and then execute the installation. This method is usually recommended. Drivers need to be copied to the machines local C drive as USB and network devices may be restarted during the installation.

OR:

Extract the package directly to the C drive of the machine to be installed
Run "install_xp_drivers_now-no_file_copy.bat" - this will start the driver installer from the current location. This method isnt suitable for running directly from a USB key or network location as the installer may become unavailable when these drivers are installed.

Note: See the related articles to check which models are compatible with this utility, as this utility shares its code with the DDU for CC3. 32-bit Windows XP only supported. This utility will install Windows Installer and Dotnet Frameworks as required.

Last updated 21/9/13.

Applies to:

Most Stone branded Desktop and laptop products produced between 2009 and 2012
Selected Lenovo models.

BOAMOT-480 - Stone / Asus B150M-A - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below contains a fix for this issue. This patch requires BIOS version 3016 or newer.

Windows Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)
DOS Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3402).

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3016).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2001).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1801).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS

Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > Trusted Computing (when a TPM module has been installed)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus B150M-A motherboard (BOAMOT-480)

BOAMOT-477 - Stone / Asus X99-A - Latest Stone Production BIOS

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3402).

Please note: We always recommend that you use the official Stone BIOS for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved. The new Skylake range of systems include an "online" BIOS update feature however this will not deliver the latest official Stone BIOS.

We always recommend that you use Stone BIOSes for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3101).

When to Flash the BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus X99-A motherboard (BOAMOT-477)

BOAMOT-467 - Stone / Asus (Q87) CS-B - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below, when applied to the latest Stone BIOS, contains a fix for this issue.

Windows Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)
DOS Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1203).

Previous BIOS Files

Version 1201s here.

We always recommend that you use Stone BIOSes for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Accept the confirmation prompt to go into advanced mode by click on OK

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Follow the remaining on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Boot > Secure Boot
Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus (Q87) CS-B motherboard (BOAMOT-467)

BOAMOT-481 - Stone / Asus H110M-A-DP - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is not expected to be impacted by this security issue.

(For more details regarding the security issue present in some versions of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) and Intel Small Business Technology, see here).

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.9003).

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3401).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3202).
- (3202 introduces support for the Kaby Lake series of CPUs).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2002).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1801).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus H110M-A-DP motherboard (BOAMOT-481)

BOAMOT-452 - Stone / MSI H61I-E35V2/W8 - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Update Available

Please find attached the latest Stone Production BIOS for the following product:

BOAMOT-452 - Stone / MSI H61I-E35V2 - version 7.60

DOS
Windows

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Methods Available

The following BIOS updare methods are available:

BIOS based flashing - using MFLASH from within the BIOS itself to perform the update. Please use either package and use the E7677ISQ.760 flash package.
DOS Based flashing - using a DOS bootable USB pen drive. Run AFUD238S E7677ISQ.760 to flash the system.
Windows command line flashing - you will need full administrator rights.

Remember: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the MSI H61I-E35V2 motherboard (BOAMOT-452)

BOAMOT-485 - Stone / Asus B150M-A/M.2 - Latest Stone Production BIOS

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3402).

Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3401).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3202).
- (3202 introduces support for the Kaby Lake series of CPUs).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains the previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2003).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS

Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > Trusted Computing (when a TPM module has been installed)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus B150M-A/M.2 motherboard (BOAMOT-485)

BOAMOT-470 - Stone / Asus Q87T - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below, when applied to the latest Stone BIOS, contains a fix for this issue.

Windows Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)
DOS Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1001).

Previous BIOS Files

Version 0915 here.
Version 0912s here.

We always recommend that you use Stone BIOSes for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Accept the confirmation prompt to go into advanced mode by click on OK

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Follow the remaining on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Boot > Secure Boot
Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus Q87T motherboard (BOAMOT-470)

BOAMOT-482 - Stone / Asus Q170M-C - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below contains a fix for this issue. This patch requires BIOS version 3203 or newer.

Windows Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)
DOS Patch: 11.6.27.3264 (Asus Skylake / Kaby Lake)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

Please Note: Stone Computers systems based on the product referenced on this page, manufactured on or after 15/5/17, will have had the relevant patch pre-installed in the factory.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3404).

This BIOS introduces support for the Kaby Lake series of CPUs.

Previous BIOS file - this link contains a previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3402).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains a previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.3203).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains a previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2003).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains a previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.1802).
Previous BIOS file - this link contains a previous Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.0801).

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

Select to perform the update via "Storage Devices" and then double click Next. Whilst an online update is possible, you will not receive the Stone customised BIOS. We recommend you use the Stone customised BIOS, delivered via a USB pen drive.

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Then accept the final confirmation.

Follow any further on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Advanced > APM Configuration > Power On by PCI-E/PCI (needed for Wake on LAN to work)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Boot > Secure Boot

Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Note: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus Q170M-C motherboard (BOAMOT-482)

BOAMOT-443 - Stone / MSI H61M-P31/W8 - Latest Stone Production BIOS

BIOS Files Available

There are several BIOS flashes available for the Stone / MSI H61M-P31/W8 (BOAMOT-443).

Current

The latest Official Stone BIOS 3.63 (this BIOS also solves an issue regarding erroneous memory test failures and sporadic Stop 0x0000001A Memory Management / Memory_Management blue screens of death (BSOD)).

Previous

How to Flash the BIOS in DOS

Download one of the BIOS flash files above and extract it to a Windows 98SE bootable USB key (this will work with the existing BIOS as it is a removable drive)
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Connect the BIOS update USB pen drive
Turn the system on and use the F11 key to obtain the boot menu (look for USB KEY in the menu).
Boot from the USB key and run the FLASH.BAT utility.

Note: If your systems are running Windows 8.x, to boot from a Windows 98SE USB pen drive you may need to disable Secure Boot in the BIOS (Advanced > Secure Boot > Disabled). An alternative method of updating the BIOS is to go into the BIOS and to use the M-FLASH menu - this will remove the need for changing any BIOS settings.

How to Flash the BIOS in Windows

A windows flash tool is available. This needs to be run with Administrative Privileges.

Use the flash32.bat file if running 32bit / x86 Windows
Use the flash64.bat file if running 64bit Windows

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the MSI H61M-P31/W8 motherboard (BOAMOT-443)

What is the ACPI\MSFT0101 Device? Where is the Driver for this?

The Device

The device is a chipset component found on Intel Skylake and newer motherboards. It is part of Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) as can be used to provide TPM 2.0 functionality. The device can therefore be used to provide credential storage and key management, useful if you are deploying technologies such as Bitlocker.

Drivers and Software

This device is not installed by using the Intel Chipset Driver software or Intel Management Interface (MEI). The device is automatically supported in Windows 8 and Windows 10. The BIOS must be running in UEFI mode.

If you are using Windows 7 x64, or Windows Server 2008 R2, a Hotfix is available to add support for TPM 2.0 functionality. This will provide the driver support required. Again, the system must be running in UEFI mode.

Reminder: The ACPI\MSFT0101 device - Intel Platform Trust Technology - is not supported under Windows 7 x86.

Applies to:

Stone systems with applicable chipsets including the Skylake H110 chipset.

I created a Windows image with the BIOS configured to IDE mode. How can I move to an AHCI system?

Scenario

Consider the following situation:

You are building an image for deployment
Your development system has the SATA hard drive controller mode configured as "IDE"
You wish to deploy the image to systems with the controller mode configured as "AHCI", as this delivers better performance
When you try and deploy the image, the system blue screens on bootup. You use the "Disable restart on System failure" option which allows you to see that the blue screen code is "0x0000007b - Inaccessible boot device"

Cause

The Windows AHCI driver is not left enabled when the system is installed on a system using an IDE controller. When you then boot the image on the AHCI system, the system does not have an AHCI driver enabled, so the system cannot boot.

Resolution

Boot the image up with the system configured in IDE mode
Run REGEDIT
Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\msahci (Windows 7)
Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\storahci (Windows 8)
Change the Start value to 0

Example

Windows 7 (service name is msahci)

Windows 8 (service name is storahci)

Applies to:

All desktop or laptop machines running Windows 7 or Windows 8

BOAMOT-463 - Stone / Asus B85M-E - Latest Stone Production BIOS

Security Advisory: In May 2017, Intel released details regarding a critical security issue present in some Intel business chipsets.

The product referenced on this page is impacted by this security issue. The Intel Management Engine (ME) patch below, when applied to the latest Stone BIOS, contains a fix for this issue.

Windows Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)
DOS Patch: 9.1.41.3024 (Asus Haswell)

Additional actions may be required. For more details and for other mitigating actions to solve this Management Engine issue, please see here.

BIOS Files Available

This link contains the latest Stone release BIOS for this motherboard (v.2309).

Previous BIOS Files

Version 2307 here.
Version 2306 here.

We always recommend that you use Stone BIOSes for your systems, rather than motherboard manufacturer generic BIOSes. This ensures that any customisations are preserved.

How to Flash the BIOS

Download the BIOS flash file above and extract it to a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive.
Make sure the problem system is powered off.
Plug in the pen drive
Turn the system on and tap the F2 key to go into the BIOS
Press F7 to go into the Advanced Mode

Accept the confirmation prompt to go into advanced mode by click on OK

Go to the Tool Menu and then Select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility

Now you need to locate the pen drive containing the .CAP BIOS file. The pen drive is usually FS0: if you plugged the pen drive in before turning the system on.

Once you have located the BIOS .CAP file, simply click on it. You will be prompted for confirmation.

Follow the remaining on screen instructions.

BIOS Settings to Note Before Flashing the BIOS

You may wish to note the BIOS settings below and check that they are still set correctly after completing the update procedure.

Advanced > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection

Advanced > Trusted Computing (where available)

Boot > Boot Configuration > Fast Boot

Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
Boot > Secure Boot
Boot Option Priorities

When to Flash The BIOS

We recommend that you only update your BIOS if you are experiencing a product issue or if you have been advised to perform the upgrade by Stone Support.

Reminder: During the BIOS update process do not disconnect or turn off the power as this will render the system inoperable.

Applies to:

Stone systems based on the Asus B85M-E motherboard (BOAMOT-463)