Firmware & Operating System Updates for Mesa 4

19 Nov 2024

To get the best performance from your Mesa 4 tablet, keep it up to date with the latest firmware (EC and BIOS) and operating system (OS). To review changes in this release, refer to the release notes

Update Firmware and OS from Device Settings

If your Mesa 4 has internet access, you can manage update options and check for available updates from the Update screen in Device Settings.

To check for available updates,

  1. Ensure the Mesa 4 is connected to the internet.
  2. Attach the Mesa 4 to an external power supply.
  3. Open Device Settings > Update.
  4. Select Check for updates.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to install any firmware or OS updates. You may be prompted to restart the tablet at the end of the updates.

Update Firmware and OS without an Internet Connection

If the Mesa 4 tablet doesn't have internet access or you need to update the tablet through a custom security system, 

  1. Download the following files to Mesa 4.

Model OS Patch BIOS EC
Mesa 4 MS4-Patch-24285.exe Mesa4_BIOSUpdater_v1.04.exe 
(Juniper-brand specific)
MS4_ECUpdater_v1_06.exe

 

  1. Attach the Mesa 4 to an external power supply.
  2. Run each file.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions. The system will likely restart during this process. 

Note: For additional information on creating your own OS image, see Drivers Package for Mesa 4.

Special Commands for EC, BIOS, and OS

If needed, the EC, BIOS, and OS updaters support a few command line arguments, as explained below.

BIOS Updater

-passive Runs silent, skips the user interaction (and warnings).
-noreboot Do not automatically reboot the device after the firmware has been programmed.

 

EC Updater

 -ec Re-program the firmware even if it is already running the same or newer version.
-noreboot Do not automatically reboot the device after the firmware has been programmed.
-nobuttons Do not require user to press buttons to continue the update process.

 

OS Updater

 -passive Runs silent, skips the user interaction (and warnings).
 -osinstall Only if using patch as drivers package installer instead.