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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    : Sep 11, 2009
TO      : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server Platform customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for version R0024
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                           LEGAL INFORMATION
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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Version : S3420GP.86B.01.00.0027
Build Date    : Sep 11, 2009

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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported: 
  Intel(R) Xeon(R) 3400 CPU

Microcode update versions:
CPUID     Version      Status
0x106E5   0x00000003   (Xeon (R) 3400 B1)

On-Board Component Option ROM Versions: N/A
LSI SWRAID Oprom                : ESRT2 A.09.07211059I
Intel Matrix RAID Oprom	        : 8.9.0.1023
IBMC Matrox VGA			: VBE BIOS V3.8SL
82574L PXE Version		: Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.3.24
82578DM PXE Version		: Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.3.35
82578DM EEPROM Version		: v3.0
82574L EEPROM Version		: v1.0
Management Engine Firmware Version  : 6.0.0.1110

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                       SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS
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BIOS Update Utility: 
  UEFI iFlash32 2.6 Build 14  
  
Production boards:
  Product   Fab Version	  BMC	   FRUSDR    EEPROM	HSC 
  GP_LX     FAB4   	01.14      0.15      v1.1/3.0   2.11
  GP_LC     FAB4        01.14	   0.15	     v1.1/3.0   2.11

IMPORTANT Notice: 
1. Please use EEUPDATE v5.14.57.1 or later version to update 82578's EEPROM
2. BIOS R0027 needs to work with BMC 01.14 and FRU 0.15.

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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 R00018 or later:

User can update BIOS flash image via either of the follow methods...
A. UEFI iFlash32 2.6 Build 14
   1.  Boot the system to EFI Shell
   2.  Copy IFlash32.efi and BIOS Rxxxx.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 (or call "startup.nsh")
	   fs0:\> IFlash32 [File Name] /u /ni
   6.  Reboot system after the update is completed.

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                        ME FIRMWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
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A. UEFI iFlash32 2.6 Build 14
   1.  Boot the system to EFI Shell
   2.  Copy IFlash32.efi and ME.CAP file to a HD or USB Flash Drive
   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 ME.CAP /u /ni
   6.  AC cycle the system after the update is completed.


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                            KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS
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 - Please use new EEUPDATE v5.14.57.1. Old EEUPDATE might damage 82578's EEPROM by "/d <file>".
 - For production board, please use 3400 series B1 CPU and R0021 or later BIOS.

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                              FEATURES ADDED/REMOVED
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  - Enhance manageability (SMBIOS) via OOB 
  - BMC Onboard NIC & RMM3 NIC configurable via BIOS SETUP

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                               R0027
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 - Enhance manageability (SMBIOS) via OOB 
 - BMC Onboard NIC & RMM3 NIC configurable via BIOS SETUP
 - C6 and C3 hidden setup option to GP
 - Fix the system halted after pressing "Pause" key
 - Windows 2008 32bit system show incorrect location about PCIE slot5 location
  
  
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                                R0026
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 - Local USB KB can't work in 1 min with hot-plug in USB FDD under DOS
 - SAS module fatal error issue
 - Hiding USB 2.0 disable/enable item due to RMH=1

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				R0025
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  -  After mount a virtual device,keyboard no response during POST within KVM session
  -  Function keys can hardly work during POST from KVM session
  -  SLSE 32bit installation failed because system happen to DMI uncorrectable error
  -  PCIe power down timing issue
  -  SMBIOS don't know DIMM_A3 information
  -  No error message in error manager when fault DIMM populated
  -  Fatal error captured on SAS module by ITP
  -  PCH EDS 1.54 Update of the USBIRC register

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				R0024
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  -  IIO Ref code v1.10 update
  -  Sync *field MRC1.1
  -  monoBIOS code for S3420GPV
  -  PCI Express* error injection fail on slot 4/5/6 via E2969A PTC card
  -  82578DM disconnected during Run S5 stress in Win2k3 32bit
  -  No error message in error manager when fault DIMM populated
  -  When use ipmitool build connection, SOL transition will lost
  -  Individual PXE boot through NIC1/NIC2 test fail
  -  Shutdown OS fail under Windows 2008 64bit UEFI OS
  -  RHEL OS show ACPI PCT error during OS POST
  -  No WHEA log when inject UCE in Win2k8
  -  Windows 2008 32bit show incorrect location about slot5
  -  Intel VT for directed I/O test failed with VT compliant checkout tool
  
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                                R0023
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  - ME.CAP update support
  - EDS 1.52 USB SI settings update
  - Fix USB KB/MS hang issue in EHCI SVID
  - windows 2008 64bit UEFI OS boot option show error under AHCI mode
  - PCIe slot add-in card detection fix
  - Change SATA setup string SW Raid mode to ESRT2

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				R0022
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 -    black screen issue during OS DC cycling test
 -    LSI SWRAID OPROM is updated
 -    Fix SMM security issue during logo update
 -    Modify UHCI defination in DSDT and redefined EHCI PIRQ for RMH enabled


[END OF RELEASE NOTES]
