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Intel(R) 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    : April 7, 2011
TO      : Intel(R) Server Platform Customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for Version R0025
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                           LEGAL INFORMATION
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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp : S1200BT.86B.01.00.0025.040720111315
Build Date  : April 7, 2011

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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported: 
  Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 series

Microcode update versions:
Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 series D1 stepping: m12206a6_00000028 CPUID = 0x206a6 
Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 series D2 stepping: m12206a7_00000014 CPUID = 0x206a7 


On-Board Component Option ROM Versions:
SM712 Video Option ROM (S1200BTS)  : v2.24.03p
Intel Rapid Storage Technology     : v10.0.0.1046
ESRT2 SWRAID (Legacy) Option ROM   : A.10.01071212I
Intel iSCSI Boot Oprom             : v2.7.53
82579 EEPROM Version               : v1.0
82579 PXE Version                  : Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.3.65
82574L PXE Version                 : Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.3.65
Memory Reference Code Version      : v1.1.0

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                       SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS
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BIOS Update Utility: 
  UEFI iFlash32 v10.0 Build 10
  
Production boards:
  Product   Fab Version   BMC      FRUSDR    EEPROM
  S1200BTS  FAB3          N/A      N/A       V1.0

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                           INSTALLATION NOTES
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UEFI iFlash32 10.0 Build 6 or later:
         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 updBIOS.nsh
         6.  Reboot system after the update is completed.

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                        BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS
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BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS: 
      The Recovery process can be initiated by setting the recovery jumper 
      (called BIOS Recovery Boot Jumper)
       
      A BIOS recovery can be accomplished from a 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 an El-Torito format image 
      (bootable).
       
      The recovery media must contain the following files under the root 
      directory:
         1.  BML.ROM 
         2.  UEFI iFlash32 10.0 Build 6 (or later)
         3.  *Rec.CAP
         4.  Startup.nsh (update accordingly to use the proper *Rec.CAP file)
       
      BIOS starts the recovery process by first loading and booting to the 
      recovery image file (BML.ROM) 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 (BML.ROM), 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 the system automatically 
             boots to the EFI SHELL.
         6.  Startup.nsh file executes, and initiates the flash update (IFlash32.efi)
             with the 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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 - Must use iflash32 release 10 build 6 (or later) to upgrade the BIOS capsule file.

 - Sometimes system may wait for ME to respond (for about 30 seconds) after
   system reset.

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                               R01.00.0025
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- Fixed: The video output during OS installation is larger than the intended video resolution.
- Fixed: The system cannot be awakened on LAN from ACPI S1 sleep state.
- Fixed: After setting BIOS defaults and with the Admin password set, the Admin password is not required to enter 	 BIOS setup after the first reboot.
- Fixed: The Error Manager in BIOS setup incorrectly displays "B6A3--DXE boot services driver Unrecognized" when a 	 USB optical device is attached.
- Fixed: Installing Linux RHEL6* in AHCI mode creates errors in the dmesg log.
- Fixed: The BMC version number is not being correctly displayed in BIOS Setup.
- Fixed: Fan Speeds are not correctly displayed in BIOS setup on S1200BTS.

Other:
- Updated: SM712 OPRom to version 2.24.03p.
- Added:   NVRAM recovery feature. 

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                               R01.00.0024
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- Fixed: Server Active Console is not available on the remote console.
- Fixed: Bios settings cannot be changed after running 'syscfg /bldfs' to load Bios defaults.
- Fixed: Microsoft Windows 2008* R2 64 bit fails to load when using an LSI* 20320 RAID adapter.
- Fixed: BIOS Admin password gets cleared after loading BIOS defaults <F9>.

Other:
- Updated: Fan Speed Control.
- Enabled: Global reset after ME update.
- Updated: SM712 VBIOS to version2.24.03n

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                               R01.00.0022
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- Fixed: System hangs when there is only one  hard disk in the boot order device type.
- Fixed: System Acoustics and Performance: Selectable options are incorrect.
- Fixed: SE Video has no output from slot5 using a VGA video card.
- Fixed: Admin Password is cleared after loading BIOS defaults.
- Fixed: Cannot boot from a USB device that emulates a CD-ROM.
- Fixed: The Help Text description of BIOS items are not consistent. 
- Fixed: ME update displays 0.0.0.0 in BIOS setup after update.
- Fixed: System Boot Timeout is incorrect; the default should be zero.
- Fixed: Microsoft* Windows* installation to iSCSI target fails. 

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                               R01.00.0018
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- Fixed: The Serial Port Console Redirection cannot be set to enabled.
- Fixed: Console redirection is non-functional after ME update.

Other:
- Update: Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 series D2 stepping Microcode(uCode) to v14.

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                               R01.00.0016
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 - Initial production BIOS release for the Intel(R) Server Board S1200BT.


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