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‎08-09-2014 02:07 PM

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Hello,

 

I would like to know the usage of the FDO connector? This connector is present onto the motherboard of my H8-1020.

 

Thanks

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‎08-09-2014 03:20 PM

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Yaudette, welcome to the forum.

 

Here is an explanation of the FDO jumpers on your motherboard that I received from Big_Dave another contributor on the forum:

 

"The Flash Descriptor Override (FDO) jumper allows for the updating on the Intel Management Engine. I see it as a precautionary step to prevent unintentional or unauthorized updating of the Intel ME firmware. Typically the Windows OS Intel ME update will also be needed."

 

I don't believe that every day users will have a need for it.  I have been computing for 30+ years without even knowing what it did.

 

Please click the "Thumbs up + button" if I have helped you and click "Accept as Solution" if your problem is solved.

 

 



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‎08-09-2014 03:20 PM

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Yaudette, welcome to the forum.

 

Here is an explanation of the FDO jumpers on your motherboard that I received from Big_Dave another contributor on the forum:

 

"The Flash Descriptor Override (FDO) jumper allows for the updating on the Intel Management Engine. I see it as a precautionary step to prevent unintentional or unauthorized updating of the Intel ME firmware. Typically the Windows OS Intel ME update will also be needed."

 

I don't believe that every day users will have a need for it.  I have been computing for 30+ years without even knowing what it did.

 

Please click the "Thumbs up + button" if I have helped you and click "Accept as Solution" if your problem is solved.

 

 



I am not an HP Employee!!
Intelligence is God given. Wisdom is the sum of our mistakes!!
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‎08-09-2014 04:22 PM - edited ‎08-09-2014 04:22 PM

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Thanks for answering quickly.

 

This question was to find a solution to a problem posted under "Desktop Lockups, Freezes, & Hangs" about BIOS recovery.

 

Thanks again

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‎08-09-2014 04:32 PM

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You are welcome.



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