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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    : Mrr 1st, 2012
TO      : Multi-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server Platform customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for version 01.02.2002

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                           LEGAL INFORMATION
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Copyright (C) 2012 Intel Corporation.

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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp : SE5C600.86B.01.02.2002.030120120943
Build Date  : Mar 1, 2012

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                           Supported Platforms
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	S2400BB 
	S2400GP			
	S2600CP			
	S2600JF 		
	S2600GL  	
	S2600IP			
	W2600CR
	S2400EP 
	S2400SC		
	S2400LP	
    	S2600KI 
	S2600CO 
	S2600WP
	
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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported: 
Intel(R) Xeon processor E5-2600/2400 series

Microcode update versions:
Intel(R) Xeon processor E5-2600/2400 series C0 stepping: 0x80000513 CPUID = 0x206D5
Intel(R) Xeon processor E5-2600/2400 series C1 stepping: 0x8000060F CPUID = 0x206D6
Intel(R) Xeon processor E5-2600/2400 series C2 stepping: 0x80000704 CPUID = 0x206D7


On-Board Component Option ROM Versions:
IBMC Matrox VGA                     : VBE BIOS V3.8SQ
1G PXE Option ROM                   : Intel(R) Boot Agent GE v1.3.72
10G PXE Option ROM                  : Intel(R) Boot Agent XE v2.1.93
iSCSI Option ROM                    : Intel(R) iSCSI Remote Boot version 2.7.53
SAS RAID Option ROM - RSTe for C0   : v3.0.0.1370
SAS RAID Option ROM - RSTe for B0   : v3.0.0.1370
SATA RAID Option ROM - RSTe         : v3.0.0.1370
SATA RSTe EFI driver Vesrion        : v3.0.0.1370
SAS RSTe EFI driver Vesrion         : v3.0.0.1370
SAS RAID Option ROM - ESRTII        : AHCI 11.11032025
SAS RAID Option ROM - SCU	    : SCU.11.11081820I

Intel(R) QPI Reference Code Version : 00.90.00.12
Memory Reference Code Version       : 00.90.00.12

Management Engine Firmware Version  : 02.01.05.069

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			INSTALLATION NOTES
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   1.  Boot the system into the EFI Shell
   2.  Copy UEFI iFlash32 11.0 Build 7, ipmi.efi and BIOS super capsule file to a HD or USB Flash Drive
   3.  Map the respective storage device in the system with the command
	   Shell> map -r
   4.  Change the Shell to the mapped device file system
	   Example: Shell> fs0: (or fs1:)
   5.  Run the IFlash32 utility at the prompt
	   fs0:\> IFlash32 [File Name] /u /ni
   6.  Reboot system, press F2 to setup and check BIOS ID. If BIOS ID is upgraded version the BIOS updated sucessfully.
   7.  Do *NOT* interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.  

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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 USB Mass Storage device. 
      
      Please note that recovery from USB floppy is not supported on this platform. 
       
      The recovery media must contain the following files under the root directory:
   	1.  RML.ROM 
   	2.  UEFI iFlash32 11.0 Build 7 (including ipmi.efi )
   	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 (RML.ROM) on the root directory of the recovery media (USB disk).
      This process takes place before any video or console is available. Once the 
      system boots to this recovery image file, 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 EPS 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/WORKAROUND
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- None

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 				BIOS 01.02.2002                                      
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- First production release BIOS.
   

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