[Soekris] bios versionquestions

[Huub Reuver]

On Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 04:20:40PM -0700, Sancho2k.net Lists wrote:
> Of the two listed BIOSes on soekris.com, are both acceptable to use on 
> the net4521?:
> 
>   bios_115a.bin      net45xx BIOS release version 1.15a
> 
>   b4501_122.bin      net45xx BIOS release version 1.22
> 
> I realize the web page lists the "net45xx" series as the target, but the 
> "4501" string in 1.22 bios's name leads me to want to make sure. Also, 
> what is the recommendation for using 1.22 over 1.15a at this point in time?

If the current BIOS works with the board, why should you change it?
If you need the added functions in the 1.22 you might want to upgrade.
(See the changelog.txt for details.)

The changed download mechanism might be an option that compromises 
compatibility with existing installations, therefore the 1.15a is probably 
provided as "stable" for backwards compatibility.

If you read the specs of the net4501/11/21 you might see the only real
difference is the added PC-card/Cardbus. Since the added text says "net45xx"
you might take the hint that the net4501/11/21 can work using the same 
BIOS.

With regards,
Huub Reuver