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    Intel(R) Server Platform S5500BC FRU/SDR Update Release Notes
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INTEL Enterprise Platform & Services Marketing
Intel Corporation
2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA

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DATE:		March 5, 2009

TO:		Intel(R) Server Platform S5500BC customers

SUBJECT:	IBMC(R) FRU/SDR update package FBC_12 release notes

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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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SDR file version:			0.12
Baseboard FRU file version:		0.02
Master configuration file version:	0.12
FRUSDR loader version:                  2.0.1 Build 7

SDR data based on system/thermal team SDR spreadsheet rev 1.1

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	     SYSTEM HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS/REVISIONS
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- This FRU/SDR package has only been tested on S5500BC FAB4 baseboards.

- BMC firmware rev 00.33 (or later) MUST be preinstalled prior to installing
  this FRU/SDR package.

- BIOS R0031 or later

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                      IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
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- None 

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			INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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1. Ensure BMC release 00.33 or later is pre-installed before attempting this
   FRU/SDR update.

2. Copy all of the files in the archive to a USB key,
   hard disk drive or floppy drive.
   All of the files in this zip archive must reside in the same directory.

3. Boot to EFI and then run the following command to display the 
   contents of the baseboard FRU device:

	FRUSDR /d FRU

   If device is empty, which is the case for all new FAB4 baseboards, then
   execute the following command to program the empty FRU device:

	FRUSDR /fru BC_BMC.fru
   
4. Now execute the following command to bring up the main FRU/SDR load menu:

	FRUSDR /cfg master.cfg


5. Select the option which is applicable to what you want to do. On a brand
   new baseboard run option 3 to program both
   the FRU and SDR. By reprogramming the FRU you will be given the option
   to input data from the keyboard into various chassis, board and product
   areas. Ensure that you select the correct chassis from the chassis
   selection menu otherwise your fan sensors will not be configured
   properly.

6. Once the package has finished its installation, DC power off the system and cycle AC power.

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                           KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS
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- Some Power-on chassis do not support a 2-wire SMBus front panel temperature
  device so this FRU/SDR package will not install the front panel temperature
  sensor data record. This will be resolved once Alpha chassis hardware becomes
  available which does have support for 2-wire SMBus front panel temperature
  device.

- Processor VRD Hot sensors and CPU status sensors will log events and cause
  the front panel status LED to indicate a fault.
  This is a know issue with the BMC firmware rev 00.05 and will be resolved
  in the BMC 00.06 release.


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                           FEATURES ADDED
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FBC_12 (Silver 4):
- Modify the version number in Master.cfg.
- Upgrade the FRUSDR loader utility from version 2.0.1 Build 6 to version 2.0.1 Build 7.
- Add chassis type query for other chassis selection when updating chassis FRU. 
- Modify Other chassis CPUs' T-ctrl offset values according the CONFIG-FSC_1_1.xls. 
- Modify SC5650DP,SC5650BRP and SR1630BC thermal profile data according the CONFIG-FSC_1_1.xls.
- Modify SC5650DP and SC5650BRP chassis domain 3 sensor fail control values according the CONFIG-FSC_1_1.xls.    

FBC_11 (Silver 3):
- Modify Front Panel Temp sensor's Entity ID.
- Modify the ramp contribution and scan rate to new definition LSB Ramp Coefficient and MSB Ramp Coefficient for every clamping record according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_9.xls.
- Modify all Domains' normal control value from 25% to 20% for all chassis according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_9.xls.
- Modify CPUs' T-ctrl offset to positive offsets according the CONFIG-FSC_1_0_0.xls.

FBC_10 (Silver 2):
- Modify Baseboard Temp sensor's threshold values according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_8.xls.
- Modify SC5650DP,SC5650BRP and SR1630BC CPU, IOH and Memory Tcontrol offset values according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_8.xls.
- Modify SC5650DP and SC5650BRP IOH scan rate values according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_8.xls.
- Modify domain 2 and domain 3 minimal and maximum values for SC5650DP and SC5650BRP chassis according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_8.xls.
- Modify domain 3 boost and fail values for SC5650DP and SC5650BRP chassis according the CONFIG-FSC_0_9_8.xls.
- Add the BIOS QPI error SDR records.
- Modify some display or comment strings in Master.cfg file.
- Upgrade the FRUSDR loader utility from version 2.0.1 Build 5 to version 2.0.1 Build 6.  

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                           ISSUES FIXED
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FBC_12 (Silver 4):
- : Version number incorrect in Master.cfg of FBC_11 package.
- : FRUSDR 2.0.1 Build 6 Utility doesn't ask chassis type when other chassis is selected.

FBC_11 (Silver 3):
- : Change Tcontrol offset in SDR per the processor thermal guidance.

FBC_10 (Silver 2):
- None



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