Updated version in one place - as of March 3, 2025.
BIOS:
1) How to enter BIOS? Restart the computer and click the DEL button.
2) How to enter BOOT MENU? Restart the computer and click the F7 button.
Theoretically, BIOSes are available here: https://dr.bee-link.cn/?dir=uploads%2FSER%2FSER8-8845%2F In practice and many reports from this forum, Beelink asks not to select the installation files yourself, but first write to them at support-pc@bee-link.com (with a photo of the nameplate / SN and a photo from the main BIOS screen) and wait for feedback - with the files.
Additionally, on their website at https://www.bee-link.com/blogs/all/beelink-february-bios-update they have added e.g. information about the latest updates (and they include BIOS v29 15.13 for SER8).
BIOS UPDATE - correct instructions:
*for unknown reasons the instructions on the website are still outdated and contain a lot of unnecessary steps;
1) format the pendrive as FAT32, name WINPE (quick format is enough);
2) contents of the update package - note in this long *.zip package there is a folder SER8_LK_V29.15.13 only data ! from ! this folder is placed directly on the pendrive (in the main window);
3) mount the pendrive in the computer, restart it, go to the BOOT MENU and choose to start from the pendrive;
4) you don’t have to do anything extra if the computer starts from the pendrive - the rest will do itself;
5) after a few moments the question of whether to continue;
6) that’s it, a few restarts later - the BIOS is in a newer version…
My first BIOS: SER8P5C8V29 08/14/2024
First update to: HPT.8xxx.SER8.V029.P8C0M0C15.08.Link 10/23/2024
Second update to: HPT.8xxx.SER8.V029.P8C0M0C15.13.Link 02/21/2025
PRODUCT KEY (WINDOWS):
Make sure you have a Windows 11 Pro product key from support (may or may not be needed) => if you don’t have one, email them with a photo of your serial number and a photo of your current BIOS version to support-pc@bee-link.com
WINDOWS PENDRIVE INSTALLER:
Download Windows 11 Pro from Microsoft + create an installation pendrive => https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d
Clean install - remove all partitions from the disk, etc. + update 100% with Windows Update.
DRIVERS:
*basic drivers;
AMD Software:Adrenalin Edition https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen/ryzen-8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8845hs.html
+
AMD Chipset Drivers https://www.amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/chipsets/laptop-chipsets/amd-ryzen-and-athlon-mobile-chipset.html
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Realtek PCIe FE / GBE / 2.5G / 5G Ethernet Family Controller Software => Win10/Win11 Auto Installation Program (NDIS) https://www.realtek.com/Download/List?cate_id=584
BIOS FAN TWEAKS:
BIOS => Advanced => Hardware Monitor => Smart Fan Function => CPU Fan Setting:
Cpu Fan Mode: [Automatic mode]
SMF Temperature Limit of OFF: 35
SMF Temperature Limit of ON: 40
SMF Start PWM: 40
Full PWM Temperature: 90
SMF Slope PWM: 2
