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Jan 03, 2017

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Bios Update for ReadyNAS NVX Pioneer Edition

Hi all, Just wondering where I can determine the most recent BIOS version for my ReadyNAS NVX and where to download it from. I've trolled the discussions before for updated BIOS for my Ultra 6 P...

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buriedpast
Jan 04, 2017
That's good enough for me ... Thanks to everyone for the assistance.

bedlam1

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Jan 03, 2017

If you download this file from Netgear http://www.readynas.com/download/addons/x86/4.2/BIOS_Update_Package_0.5-x86.bin

then upload it as a firmware updateapp to your NAS it will update the Bios for you if an update is relevant.

It is alledgedly idiot proof !!!

Oooops Wrong info edited out as post below thanks to StephenB

StephenB

Guru - Experienced User

Jan 03, 2017

bedlam1 wrote:

That solution refers to a Readynas Ultra but is equally relevant to all legacy X86 NAS

I think the bios part is, but you can't convert an NVX to OS-6, because the NVX is a 32 bit platform.

buriedpast
Guide
Jan 03, 2017
Thanks both for the information. I was acutally responding with my understanding that the OS upgrade wouldn't apply due to the 32 bit situation when StephenB chimed in, my thoughts being based upon information I received from the wiki page. It's there that I downloaded the files necessary for OS6 upgrading my two Ultra 6 + units.

Information regarding the bios update file is sort of sparse ... I know it's for x86 units and am aware that's what the NVX is. Just wasn't certain whether the 32 vs 64 condition applied to the BIOS update. Thanks for confirming that it's applicable.

Now, the kicker ... anyone have the date of the current BIOS? Just wondering how that date compares to mine.
- StephenB
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jan 03, 2017
  buriedpast wrote:
  
  Now, the kicker ... anyone have the date of the current BIOS? Just wondering how that date compares to mine.
  
  Best to check that first. Hopefully mdgm-ntgr will chime in (and he can also confirm that the add-on applies to the NVX).
  - mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jan 03, 2017
    The BIOS update add-on doesn't include one for the NVX.
    
    In any case as mentioned OS6 won't run on the NVX as it is a legacy 32-bit x86 ReadyNAS.
    
    Furthermore installing a BIOS update is not necessary for running OS6 anyway. It's just easier to install the BIOS update for systems for which there is one before updating to OS6.