Disable Detect Switch

[Andy_Clemenko]

Is there a simple way to disable the Detect Switch when not using a case? I have two 12th gen boards. Should I simply solder the switch closed?

[Morpheus636]

It’s been added as an option in the beta BIOS versions, I believe.

3.17 (11th Gen)

@Kieran_Levin

Add BIOS menu option in advanced tab to enable standalone operation mode. This will modify onboard LED behavior to remove detection items for audio, touchpad, and display checks triggering debug LED behavior.

3.06 (12th Gen)

@Kieran_Levin

Added bios option in Advanced menu to enable/disable standalone operation. When enabled, the system will skip checks for display/touchpad/audio daughterboard and chassis open.

[Andy_Clemenko]

Thanks. Curious when the bios update will be GA and not beta.

[Andy_Clemenko]

The bios update just failed and possibly bricked a board.

[2disbetter]

You should probably contact support, but could you provide a bit more information if you’d like the community to offer a hand?

[Andy_Clemenko]

support ticket opened. for fun : Frame.Work Failed bios update with blink code - YouTube

[Kieran_Levin]

@Andy_Clemenko Looking at your video it looks like it went through memory training twice and then the video ended. As a note the last retimer update will run after the bios update, and during the retimer updates video output will not be functional.

I would suggest fully unplugging your power source to the standalone board after a few minutes, and then reapplying power, and seeing if the system boots correctly with video output.

[Andy_Clemenko]

Tried that and same result. I even removed the RTC battery and same result. Support is sending another board since the RTC battery holder broke. I will not try the beta bios on the new board.