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Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server S5500HV/SR1670HV 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    :  October 29, 2010
TO      : Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server platform customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for version R0217
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                           LEGAL INFORMATION
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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp : 0217
Build Date  : October 29, 2010

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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported:
  Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series and 5600 series
    w/ <= 6.40GT/s Max Intel(R) QuickPath Interconnect Speed

Microcode update versions:
	M03106A0_FFFF001A
	M03106A1_FFFF000B
	M03106A2_FFFF0019
	M03106A4_00000011	 
	M03106A5_00000011
	M13206C0_FFFF0016
 	M03206C1_00000003
        M03206C2_00000013
	 

On-Board Component Option ROM Versions:
AST2050 VGA	               : 0.88.4a
ICH9R/ICH10 AHCI Option ROM    : N/A
ICH10 SATA SW-RAID Option ROM  : 8.8.0.1009(Intel Matrix Raid)
LSI MEGA RAID		       : A.08.09161344R
82574L  iSCSI Boot Option ROM  : 2.2.33
82574L  PXE   Boot Option ROM  : 1.3.24

RC Package Version: 2.70

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                       SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS
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BIOS Update Utility:
  AFUDOS utility

Production boards:
  Product		Fab Version		         
  S5500HV		Rev 1.03G                


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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.

User can update BIOS flash image via either of the following methods...

   1. Extract files from the BIOS Update Package to a DOS bootable USB Flash Drive.
   2. Plug in the USB Flash Drive and reboot the server to boot from it.
   3. At the DOS prompt, type run.bat. The BIOS update begins as soon as the <ENTER> key is pressed.
   4. When the BIOS Update has completed successfully, you must reboot the system for the
      changes to take effect.
   5. During POST, access the <F2> BIOS Setup Utility when prompted.
   6. At the Main Menu Screen, press the <F9> key to reset BIOS defaults.
   7. Reset any preferred BIOS option settings
   8. Save the BIOS Settings and reboot server.

NOTE:
      DO NOT turn off the system or interrupt the BIOS update process.
      Doing so corrupts the BIOS and prevents your system from booting up.
      If your BIOS becomes corrupted for any reason, you must read and complete the BIOS Recovery
      Process described later in this section.
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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 Jumper)

Extract all the files from the update package to the root directory of a DOS bootable
USB Flash Drive.


The following steps demonstrate this recovery process:
   1. Power off the system
   2. Remove the system top cover.
   3. On the server node with the corrupt BIOS, move the 'Force BIOS Update' jumper
      from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
   4. Plug in the USB flash drive and power on the system. The BIOS update process
      begins automatically.
   5. When the BIOS update has completed successfully, power down the system.
   6. Set the Force BIOS Update jumper back to its default position.
   7. Re-install the system top cover.
   8. Power on the system and access the <F2> BIOS Setup utility .
   9. Hit the <F9> key to load BIOS Setting Defaults.
   10. Reset any preferred BIOS setup options.
   11. Save the BIOS Settings and reboot the system.


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                            KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS
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R0217
- Update new Processor micro code to support new B1 stepping Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 series.

R0216
- Update "Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series UnCore Devices" Modulepart to support ECC error eventlog with TSEG and SMM security mechanism.
- Update the function of setup item "Active Processor Cores" for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5600 series 4 core CPU. 	

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R0115
- Fixed the issue of that system can't update BMC firmware.

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R0114
- N/A

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R0113
- Update WHEA module to pass 2008 R2 WHQL test.

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R0112
- Fixed WHQL test fail when plug a BMC card(Report reserve BMC IO port)

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R0111
- Fixed: RHEL 5.3 system show "Could not set up I/O space" when execute "service ipmi start".
- Fixed:Patch PCIE NIC(Zoar,Kawela,Oplin) and PCIE device 2 timeout.

Other
- Update: SATA ASL code for error log issue under Linux OS.
- Added: memory type DDR3 for DMI type 17 according to smbios 2.6.
- Set SGPIO as input pin in AHCI mode and intel raid mode.


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