Intel(R) Server Board S5000VSA  
System Software Update Instructions - Production Update 14 (BIOS R0089, SPBMC63, FSP_42)
Released - April 15, 2008


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	IMPORTANT NOTES		

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It is highly recommended that you read the Release Notes of the software updates provided to understand what the 
known issues are, what issues were addressed from previous updates, and what new features (if any) were added.
 
BIOS Bank Select jumper needs for be in Normal mode (2-3) during this whole procedure.
	
- The BIOS Bank Select jumper is located on the edge of the baseboard next to the SATA/SAS Ports and is labeled J1J3.


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	Standard System Software Update		  		   

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These instructions describe a complete system software update including BMC63, FRUSDR 42, and BIOS 89. 
Follow the instructions exactly as written.  A complete and successfull update will take approximately 20 minutes.


- Copy all system update files to a bootable USB Disk-on-key device
- Verify processor(s) and memory DIMMs are installed in the system
- Plug in AC power cord
- Wait until Status LED stops blinking red/green (~30 seconds)
- Insert bootable USB Disk-on-Key into USB Port (Front or Rear)
- Power on system using "Power" button on Control Panel



*** BMC63 ***

- At a DOS prompt update to BMC60 Firmware by running BMC63.BAT batch file

NOTE: After the BMC firmware update has completed you should receive confirmation that the update was successful & 
you should power off your system & remove the AC power for approx. ~30 seconds before plugging it back in.
        


*** FRUSDR 42 ***

- At a DOS prompt, Update the FRUSDR data by running the FSP42.BAT batch file.

- Select Option 1, "Update FRU's and SDR's".
- Select the appropriate chassis that the server board is installed in.
- If asked, answer questions for the appropriate number of power supplies and fans that are installed in the chassis.

- The update will complete sucessfully and give confirmation (You need to perform a system reset after the FRUSDR update is completed)



*** BIOS89 ***

- At a DOS prompt, update the system BIOS by running BIOS89.BAT batch file.

- With Updates completed, power off the system by pushing the "Power" button on Control Panel.




- Boot the system using the "Power" button.

- During POST, with the Intel logo screen displayed, hit the "F2" key to enter BIOS Setup.

- Once in BIOS setup verify BIOS version.
- Hit the F9 key to load "Optimized factory defaults".

- Set any desired BIOS Setup options.

- Press F10 to SAVE and Exit Bios Setup.

NOTE: It is recommended to run the BIOS update again to flash the other BIOS bank. This will prevent any issues with incompatible BIOS revisions.


*** Production Software Update 14 is complete. ***


