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Archer city and Avenue city CRB Bios updates

BrianStark — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:02:29 GMT

I hope this is a simple question.

I use the Eagle Stream Archer City and Birch Stream Avenue City platforms for memory product validation. I want to ensure I have the latest UEFI/BIOS for these platforms. The packages I see on Intel.com all require flash programming. I can flash the BIOS directly, but the physical directions are buried among the documentation.

I would prefer just using a USB drive to update the BIOS of these platforms with a UEFI utility, but I can not find any packages for this on the developer website. All the update utility packages I found for Eagle stream specifically state, "Not for Archer City". Is there a reason these specific platforms lack simple BIOS update packages?

If it is my only option I do not have a problem programming flash devices directly. The platforms have EEPROM "coffins" that would simplify the process with the right programmer socket combination, but I need the documentation to ensure I program the correct parts with the correct images.

These platforms have been essential for my validation and I can't afford downtime. I prefer the UEFI update utility because it validates images for compatibility, and ensures they are programmed to the correct device. Without explicit directions I do not want to flash the EEPROMs directly.

Re: Archer city and Avenue city CRB Bios updates

BrianStark — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:08:35 GMT

An essential part of my validation is post processing the MRC RMT results. I want to make sure that any updates I make support debug output through serial ports. I am very concerned that I may lose capability if I update the BIOS without a backup of the current BIOS.

Re:Archer city and Avenue city CRB Bios updates

Sazirah — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:21:02 GMT

Hi BrianStark,

Greetings.

Thank you for posting in Intel Community Forum.

Regarding the issue reported, since you mentioned you are using Eagle Stream Archer City and Birch Stream Avenue City platforms, can you with us the exact Intel system that you are currently using for us to provide proper solution. Also, since you are looking to update the BIOS using USB drive, have you try steps in link below?

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000020746/server-products.html

We look forward for your response.

Regards,

Sazzy_Intel

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re:Archer city and Avenue city CRB Bios updates

Sazirah — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:40:18 GMT

Hi BrianStark,

Greetings.

This is related to your enquiries above, I would like to check if the issue has resolved?

If you have any questions or clarifications, please let me know.

Best Regards,

Sazzy_Intel

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Re:Archer city and Avenue city CRB Bios updates

BrianStark — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:15:04 GMT

I attached a PDF print of the links I used to order the platforms originally. The links are below:

https://designintools.intel.com/avenue-city-2s-rp-vol-open-chassis.html

https://designintools.intel.com/archer-city-2s-rp-vol.html

Thanks,

Brian

Re: Re:Archer city and Avenue city CRB Bios updates

BrianStark — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:20:50 GMT

While I did receive the BIOS update packages including instruction for my platforms, I have a follow up question. The packages came with CPLD and FPGA updates.

Are the CPLD and FPGA updates mandatory, or can I update the BIOS and BMC EEPROM chips independent of the CPLD and FPGA updates?