BIOS Update [AYAPLCEL]

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8/22/2023

Introduction

This download record contains options for updating the BIOS of Intel® NUC Kit NUC6CAYH and NUC6CAYS.

Available Downloads

  • OS Independent
  • Size: 11.3 MB
  • SHA1: 8E9FEFF09EA65840388B2116349CCB8185E3214A
  • OS Independent
  • Size: 10.8 MB
  • SHA1: 412B4E5E4B453C8649A3EDD7AC853DB549AA8DDE
  • OS Independent
  • Size: 10.8 MB
  • SHA1: 21B72E425AAFFC1F94BA7D0C35EF4F41E55663EB

Detailed Description

Purpose
This download record provides options for updating the BIOS of Intel® NUC Kit NUC6CAYH and NUC6CAYS. You only need to download one.

The readme includes BIOS update instructions for advanced users. If you need complete step-by-step instructions on how to use each of these BIOS update methods, refer to BIOS update instructions.

Which file should I choose?

  • Recovery BIOS update [AY0076.bio]: A .BIO file to be used for F7 BIOS Update method or a BIOS recovery process. In the unlikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted, it's possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state. Use the recovery BIOS update to recover from this condition. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
  • iFlash BIOS update [AYAPLCEL.86A.0076.BI.zip]: A DOS-based utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating system. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
  • UEFI BIOS update [AYAPLCEL.86A.0076.UEFI.zip]: Allows updating of the BIOS from the EFI shell. It requires a USB flash device.

What’s new in this release?
See the release notes for installation instructions, supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues in this BIOS version.

Note

  • Due to the TXE firmware update in BIOS version 0066, you can’t downgrade to version 0064 or earlier.

Not sure if this is the right BIOS for your Intel® NUC?
Run Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically detect updates.

Related topic
Troubleshooting BIOS Issues

This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.

Disclaimers1

Product and Performance Information

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