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Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server BIOS Development
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INTEL Enterprise Products and Services Division
Intel Corporation
2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA
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DATE    : June 1, 2009
TO      : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server Platform customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for version R0038
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                           LEGAL INFORMATION
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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp : S5500.86B.01.00.0038.06012009
Build Date  : June 1, 2009

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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported: 
  Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series
    w/ <= 6.40GT/s Max Intel(R) QuickPath Interconnect Speed

Microcode update versions:
CPUID     Version      Status

0x106A5   0x00000011   Production   (Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series D0)


On-Board Component Option ROM Versions:
IBMC Matrox VGA                : VBE BIOS V3.8SM
ICH9R/ICH10 AHCI Option ROM    : iSrc 1.18_E 05012008
ICH10 SATA SW-RAID Option ROM  : vA.08.09161344I
82575EB iSCSI Boot Option ROM  : v2.2.96
82567LM, 82571EB, 82574L,
82575EB, & 82576 PXE Version   : Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.3.27
82599EB PXE Version            : Intel(R) Boot Agent XG v2.1.30 Alpha-3

Intel(R) QPI Reference Code Version : 1.05
Memory Reference Code Version       : 1.05.05

Management Engine Firmware Version  : SPS_01.01.01.002.0_Production

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                       SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS
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BIOS Update Utility: 
  UEFI iFlash32 2.6 Build 10

Production boards:
  Product		Fab Version	BMC	FRUDSR		EEPROM	HSC 
  S5500BC		Fab3, Fab4	00.34	FBC_12		1.1	2.09
  S5520HC		Fab3, Fab4	00.34	FHC_15		1.3	2.09
  S5520HCV		Fab3, Fab4	00.34	FHC_15		1.3	2.09
  S5520SC		Fab2, Fab3	00.34	FHC_15		1.3	2.09
  S5520UR		Fab3->Fab6	00.34	FUR_14		1.3	2.09
  S5500WB		Fab1->Fab3	00.34	FWB_07		1.4	N/A
  S5500WB12V		Fab1->Fab3	00.34	FWB_07		1.4	N/A
  

The following update process must be followed to ensure a trouble free update from 
the BIOS R0025/R0025.1, BMC00.28 releases.
1.	BMC firmware to 00.34 or later
2.	BIOS R0033 or later
3.	Manageability Engine (ME) firmware 01.10 or later
4.	Latest FRU/SDR package specific to the baseboard.


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                           INSTALLATION NOTES
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WARNING:  It is very important to follow these instructions as they are written.
Failure to update using the proper procedure may cause damage to your system.

Updating from BIOS revisions R0018 or later:

User can update BIOS flash image via either of the following methods...
UEFI iFlash32 2.6 Build 10
   1.  Boot the system to EFI Shell
   2.  Copy IFlash32.efi and BIOS .CAP file to a HD or USB Flash Drive
       ( Do not use the Rec.CAP file as it will clear NVRAM and should
         only be used for Recovery - See Recovery Instructions below )
   3.  Map the respective storage device in system with the command
	   Shell> map -r
   4.  Change the Shell to mapped device file system
	   Example: Shell> fs0: (or fs1:)
   5.  Run the IFlash32 utility on the prompt
	   fs0:\> IFlash32 [File Name] /u /ni
   6.  Reboot system after the update is completed.

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                        BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS
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The Recovery process can be initiated by setting the recovery jumper
(called BIOS Recovery Boot Jumper)

A BIOS recovery can be accomplished from SATA CD and USB Mass Storage device. 
Please note that recovery from USB floppy is not supported on this platform. 

The SATA CD image for recovery is created using El-Torito format image (bootable).

The recovery media must contain the following files under the root directory:
   1.  FVMAIN.FV
   2.  UEFI iFlash32 2.6 Build 10
   3.  *Rec.CAP
   4.  Startup.nsh (update accordingly to use proper *Rec.CAP file)

BIOS starts the recovery process by first loading and booting to the recovery image 
file (FVMAIN.FV) on the root directory of the recovery media (SATA CD or USB disk).
This process takes place before any video or console is available. Once the system boots 
to this recovery image file (FVMAIN.FV), it will boot automatically into EFI Shell to 
invoke the Startup.nsh script and start the flash update application (IFlash32.efi). 
IFlash32.efi requires the supporting BIOS Capsule image file (*Rec.CAP). 
After the update is complete, there will be a message displayed stating that the
"BIOS has been updated successfully" indicating the recovery process is finished.
The User should then switch the recovery jumper back to normal operation and restart
the system by performing a power cycle.


The following steps demonstrate this recovery process:
   1.  Power OFF the system.
   2.  Insert recovery media.
   3.  Switch the recovery jumper. Details regarding the jumper ID and location
       can be obtained from the Board Technical Product Specification (TPS) for that Platform.
   4.  Power ON the system.
   5.  The BIOS POST screen will appear displaying the progress, and system automatically 
       boots to the EFI SHELL.
   6.  Startup.nsh file executes, and initiates the flash update (IFlash32.efi)
       with new capsule file (*Rec.CAP). The regular IFlash message will be displayed at
       the end of the process, once the flash update succeeds.
   7.  Power OFF the system, and revert the recovery jumper position to "normal operation".
   8.  Power ON the system.
   9.  Do *NOT* interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.

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                            KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS
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- The UEFI iFlash32 BIOS Update Utility should only be used after the R0018 or
  later BIOS version is properly installed on your system.  Refer to the section
  regarding INSTALLATION NOTES above.

- If performing BIOS recovery process and the system hangs at POST Code 0x34 before
  the BIOS POST screen appears, it may a require a warm reset via the front panel
  or AC power cycle for recovery to properly detect the recovery media and load
  FVMAIN.FV from the recovery device.

- For S5500BC, S5520HC, s5500HCV, S5520SC, S5520UR, S5500WB & S5500WB12V Platforms, 
  please ensure that
  the BMC FW installed is v0.31 or later before updating to the R0029 or later
  BIOS release.  Using BIOS R0029 with any BMC FW prior to v0.31 could cause the
  system to automatically shutdown upon A/C power cycles.

- BIOS R0037 requires a firm key press during POST to get a key accepted.

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                                R0038
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- Fixed: No beep code is generated when processor microcode is unavailable for the 
  processor installed.
- Fixed: Long delay to enter EFI shell from the BIOS setup menu when AHCI is enabled.
- Fixed: Remote system via serial redirection does not show any display prior to 
  entering operating system with Quiet Boot enabled in 	BIOS setup.
- Fixed: With Quiet Boot enabled in BIOS and Console Redirection enabled, the remote 
  system will only display a blank screen after pressing <F2> to enter BIOS setup 
  from the remote system.

Other:
- Updated: help text for C3 and C6 options in BIOS setup.
- Updated: help text for Maximize Memory Below 4GB in BIOS setup and further maximized 
  available memory for non-PAE aware operating 	systems.
- Added: Option to change QPI link speed in BIOS Setup.
- Updated: BIOS help text for Intel(R) SAS Entry RAID Module

 
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                            R0037
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- Fixed: When clearing TPM, the status should be "Disables & Deactivated" not 
  "Disabled & Activated".
- Fixed: 1064e SAS module ESRTII mode is not compatible with onboard SATA SW RAID.
- Fixed: SMBIOS Type 17 Device Set incorrect values. 
- Fixed: SMBIOS Type 19 Ending Address is incorrect.
- Fixed: Removing TPM option from BIOS setup on boards that do not support TPM.
- Fixed: PCI-X riser: system hangs with POST code 0xFB when slots 2 and/or 3 are 
  populated.
- Fixed: BIOS embedded LAN option ROM is still executed even when the setting is 
  disabled.
- Fixed: The first slot of active PCI riser card does not work.
- Fixed: Novell* SLES 10* SP1 will not boot with 3 fibre channel adapters installed.
- Fixed: Error Manager shows "Passwords cleared by jumper" after a BIOS recovery.
- Fixed: HDD LED Activity on backplane is abnormal under RHEL5.3.
- Fixed: S5500BC: <ESC> key response is very slow when Quiet Boot is Enabled - User 
  cannot bypass Splash logo.
- Fixed: S5520VI: With BMC-FORCED jumper installed, BIOS disables the SAS controller.
- Fixed: BMC fails to connect via RMM3 on IO Mezz.
- Fixed: Change data payload size to 256 bytes on S5520UR for certain add-in controllers.
- Fixed: If Legacy OS Redirection is Disabled, legacy oprom output is no longer redirected.


Other:
- Added: C6 and C3 Setup Option in BIOS Setup.
- Increased PCIe completion timeout values for Intel NIC devices per Intel recommendation 
  in the following Specifcation Updates:
	- Intel(R) 82598 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Specification Update revision 2.5
	- Intel(R) 82575 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Specification Update and Sighting 
          Information version 2.1
	- Intel(R) 82576 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Specification Update version 2.2
- Updated SMM memory utilization
- Corrected some SMRR bit locks
- Add Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series D-0 processor microcode Production Candidate 
  patch revision 0x04

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                                R0036
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- Fixed: Can't enter the Option-ROM of the SROMBSASMR RAID adapter.
- Fixed: SROMBSASMR adapter causes a system lock up and can't enter the OPROM after 
  pressing hot key <CTRL+G>.
- Fixed: Pressing <ESC> does not show POST screen and fails to enter SATA SW RAID 
  BIOS console when Quiet Boot is enabled.
- Fixed: The system will Not override OLTT selection if it can support CLTT.
- Fixed: Remote Serial Console is not disconnected when Console Redirection is 
  disabled in BIOS setup.

Other:
- Corrected: BIOS setup SATA Mode [LEGACY] help Text statement was incorrect.

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                                R0034
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- Fixed: Processor Hyper-Threading setting to disabled will reset to enabled when 
  reentering BIOS setup.
- Fixed: OS installation will stop while RAID adapter  under RHEL5.3 32bit.
- Fixed: OS installation will hang and appear while Loading mptsas driver under 
  RHEL5.3 32bit.
- Fixed: Mass Storage Controller Configuration does not display correct information.

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                                R0033
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- Fixed: SW RAID option for ICH10R disappears when AXX4SASMOD is present.
- Fixed: Quad port Intel (R) 82576 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Pxe Boot hang 
  booting to RIS server.
- Fixed: BIOS Boot order changes with USB device changes.
- Fixed: BIOS recovery fails intermittently.
- Fixed: DIMM information is incorrect when DIMM population is A1/A2/D2.
- Fixed: HDD running in PIO mode and causing poor performance under Microsoft* 
  Windows* 2003.
- Fixed: BIOS setup indicates Hyperthreading is enabled for processors without 
  Hyperthreading support.

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                                R0031
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- Fixed: "TPM Administrative Control" Option in Security Menu removed on S5500WB.
- Fixed: BIOS Boot Manager Page goes blank on performing load default settings.
- Fixed: Platform/Board ID mismatch in BIOS setup.
- Fixed: System can't boot to WebBIOS of LSI 1078 midplane with hardware RAID.
- Fixed: Cannot go into the LSI RAID BIOS Console when SATA is configured for 
  enhanced or compatibility mode.
- Fixed: SAS SW RAID option in BIOS SETUP does not appear when SAS IO module 
  is installed.
- Fixed: Qlogic* QLE2464/QLE2564 is not recognized in the 2U PCI riser.
- Fixed: Disabling "Intel(R) SAS Entry RAID Module" in bios, removes the entry.

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                                R0030
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- Fixed: ACPI S3 resume hang with Dual-processor and Microsoft* Windows* 2003 32 bit.
- Fixed: System will easily hang if greater than 14 USB devices are populated. 
- Fixed: Intel(R) pro quad port EXPI9404PTL is missing from the Microsoft* Windows* 
  device manager.
- Fixed: Unable to install Microsoft* Windows* 2008 x64 UEFI.
- Fixed: SuSE* SLES10 reports: Uhhuh. NMI received for unknown reason 20 & 30.
- Fixed: System unable to execute BIOS recovery from USB DVD/CD-ROM.
- Fixed: Quad NIC IO module boot option disappears when user disables the onboard NIC ROM.
- Fixed: Second NIC is missing in BIOS Setup Boot Manager.

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                                R0029
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- Fixed: IOH therm trip doesn't assert an event and shutdown when IOH temperature is 
  increased above the threshold.
- Fixed: 1064e based IR card in slot 2 activates incorrect RAID options in BIOS Setup.
- Fixed: Intel(R)RAID Controller SRCSATAWB is not getting detected.
- Fixed: Intel(R) Integrated RAID Controller SROMBSASMR drives don't appear in 
  Microsoft* Windows* 2008 EMT64.
- Fixed: SATA port 4 & 5 device can't be detected in Compatibility & SW RAID mode.
- Fixed: After Enabling BIOS Console Redirection, nothing is redirected on the first 
  boot.
- Fixed: F2 Setup screen shows Blank under Boot Manager.
- Fixed: SUT can not detect device on SATA Port 4/5 in Compatibility Mode under BIOS 
  R0028.

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                                R0028
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- Fixed: Install two config of MBE DIMM mix then system behavior not right.
- Fixed: Boot system with iBIST reworked DIMM install don't show expect behavior.
- Fixed: Disable SAS RAID function in BIOS menu then Manta Ray cannot be detected.
- Fixed: Console Redirection on Serial port A failed.
- Fixed: Can't boot to SATA RAID OpROM.
- Fixed: S5520SC sometimes boots with 3 beep codes during POST with UDIMM's installed.
- Fixed: Microsoft* Vista* 64-Bit installation fails under AHCI mode.

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                                R0026
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- Fixed: TPM driver reports errors during ACPI S3 resume under Microsoft* Vista*.
- Fixed: BIOS Setup hangs after "Load Default Values" and "Save Changes".
- Fixed: Hotswap USB devices installed while in BIOS setup the system take about 
  2 minutes to detect the USB device.
- Fixed: System can't boot to WebBIOS of add-on storage Card installed on riser.

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                                R0025
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- Fixed: Can't boot to SATA RAID OpROM.
- Fixed: No Hard Disk found when selecting SATA Mode as SW RAID.
- Fixed: Booting from DVDROM takes approximately 1 minute when in Enhanced Mode.


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