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Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server BIOS Development
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INTEL Product Collaboration and Systems Division
Intel Corporation
2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA
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DATE    : April 23, 2014
TO      : Multi-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server Platform customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for version R02.01.0002
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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Version : S1200RP.86B.02.01.0004
Build Dater   : April 23, 2014

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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported: 
Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 V3 series

Microcode update versions:
 
Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 V3 series C0 stepping: 0x00000017  CPUID = 0x306C3   

On-Board Component Option ROM Versions:
Integrated Matrox VGA               : VBE BIOS V3.8 SQ
PXE Option ROM                      : Intel(R) Boot Agent XE v1.4.10
iSCSI Option ROM                    : Intel(R) iSCSI Remote Boot version 2.8.25
SATA RAID Option ROM - RSTe         : 3.8.0.1029
UEFI SATA RAID Option ROM - RSTe    : 3.8.0.1029
ESRT II FOR SATA                    : A.11.02151531
Legacy Processor Video              : 2170 
UEFI Processor Video driver         : 5.2.1002 

Memory Reference Code Version       : 1.7.1.0
Management Engine Firmware Version  : 3.0.5.128
ACM                                 : 1.5

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                       SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS
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BIOS Update Utility: 
  UEFI iFlash32 V12.0 build06 or later.
  
  Product   Fab Version	  BMC	   FRUSDR    
S1200V3RPL  G62251-302	  1.03	     1.03
S1200V3RPS  G62252-302    1.03	     1.03
	    G62252-305    1.03	     1.03
S1200V3RPO  G62253-302    1.03	     1.03
	    G62253-305    1.03	     1.03
S1200V3RPM  G62254-302    1.03	     1.03

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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.

A:UEFI iFlash32 
   1.  Boot the system to EFI Shell
   2.  Copy IFlash32.efi and BIOS.CAP file to a USB Flash Drive
       ( Do not use the *Rec.CAP file as it will clear the NVRAM)
   3.  Map the respective storage device in the 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 at the prompt
	   fs0:\> IFlash32 [File Name] /u /ni
   6.  Either reboot the system and Go into BIOS setup <F2>, reset defaults <F9>
       and save <F10> or After the BIOS update and before rebooting, 
       run: fS0:> Iflash32 -rd
   7.  Reboot the system

B:Backup BIOS update instructions
   1.  Boot the system to EFI Shell
   2.  Copy IFlash32.efi and BIOS .CAP file to a USB Flash Drive
       ( Do not use the *Rec.CAP file as it will clear NVRAM)
   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 UpdateBackupBios
   6.  It will update primary BIOS with processed capsule, and the backup BIOS 
       update will be completed in next normal boot.
   7.  Reboot the system.
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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 the backup BIOS region or 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.  DNL.ROM (optional)
   2.  UEFI iFlash32 (including IFlash32.efi and 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 from the 
backup BIOS region or file (DNL.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 recovery image, 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.(Optional if the backup BIOS region works)
   3.  Switch the recovery jumper. Details regarding the jumper ID and location
       can be obtained from the Product Board TPS.
   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".
   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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- If you want to install Linux* SUSE* 11 SP2 or boot to a pre-installed Linux* SUSE* 11 SP2 OS, 
  USB 3.0 support will need to be disabled in BIOS setup -> USB Configuration tab. 
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                               R02.01.0004
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NOTICE:  If BIOS Rev 02.01.0002 is not pre-installed then please install that release first prior to installing this release.
         The BIOS Rev 02.01.0002 contains a critical update which must be present before installing this release.

- This version enhances the protection of certain UEFI variables as described in 
	Intel Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00038
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                                R02.01.0002
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NOTICE:  Need to use recovery capsule file to downgrade/upgrade between R02.01.0002 
         and any earlier BIOS versions (incluing R01.04.0002).
         We recommend the customer to update Backup BIOS at same time and keep 
         Backup BIOS same as normal BIOS for BIOS R02.01.0002.
         # ¡°iflash32 ¨Cu R02.01.0002Rec.cap UpdateBackupBios -ni¡±
         After the BIOS receives request from utility, the backup BIOS update will 
         be completed in next normal boot. It will show message 
         "DO NOT REMOVE POWER! Now updating Backup BIOS region......" 
         in update beginning, after backup update completed, will show ¡°Done¡±.  

  - Fixed: After loading default, the internal Graphics will change from enable to disable
  - Fixed: After Loading default and boot into Windows server 2012, SUT has yellow 
           mark in device manager
  - Fixed: After setting Primary Display as PCI Add-on Card or Onboard Video in BIOS Setup, 
           there is no display when SUT boots into Windows Server 2012
  - Fixed: System cannot save Password after clearing Password.
  - Fixed: Failed flash Me after AC/DC.
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                                R01.04.0002
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Note: This BIOS version is able to support more CPUs which are listed in Processor
      support list on support.intel.com

- Fixed: Unexpected event logged when heating the PCH with heat gun.
- Fixed: The system will hang at POST Code 0xB2 with add-on video card after "Primary Display" 
         BIOS setting is changed to "Onboard Video".
- Fixed: If process cannot support VT-d, Intel(R) VT for directed I/O Option is visible.
- Fixed: The NIC1/NIC2 controller option cannot be saved to "Disabled" in BIOS setup menu.
- Fixed: Internal Graphic of the Intel(R) Processor G1820T doesn't work on the Intel(R) Server Board S1200V3RPM.
- Fixed: The read/write speed of USB3.0 device cannot reache the right speed when connected to USB3.0 port.
- Fixed: If AC lost occurs during BIOS update, the system may not be recovered via BIOS recovery method.
- Fixed: When windows running in S3+S5 mode and shutting down the system, the system will reboot.
- Fixed: Sometimes the system will reboot after shutting down the system in windows.
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                                R01.04.0001
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- Added: Microcode 0x00000017 update
- Added: ESRT2 legacy oprom update
- Added: iSCSI v2.8.25 legacy oprom update
- Added: RSTe legacy oprom and efi driver update
- Added: Code enhancement for SRIOV support
- Added: iGFX GOP UEFI driver update
- Added: PCI Enumeration Complete Protocol support
- Fixed: Slot4 PCIe device lost issue
- Fixed: Windows 2008 R2 blue screen issue when Adaptec* 6805 controller installed in slot 7
- Fixed: Processor1 P1 MTT - Upper Fatal error on VMWare ESXi 5.1 U1
- Fixed: Wrong SMBIOS type 41 records for Ethernet
- Fixed: "Turbo Boost" and "SpeedStep" don't work under Windows 2012
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                                R01.03.0005
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- Fixed: PCIe device lost issue on slot4.
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                                R01.03.0004
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vSystem can't boot into an OS or UEFI using Intel(R) Pentium(R) processors.
- Fixed: Red Hat* Linux* RHEL 6.4 32bit cannot be installed with 1GB DIMMs installed.
- Fixed: Corrected help text for "USB 3.0 support".
- Fixed: RAID mode incorrectly listed as "RST" - changed to "RSTe".
- Fixed: "9266" error is reported with certain add-in video adapters.

Other:
Added:	 TXT ACM V1.3 integration.
Updated: Video BIOS updated to version 2170

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                                R01.02.0004
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- Fixed: Signed driver check test fails due to an unknown device found in Windows 2012 WHQL
         (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) certification.

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                                R01.02.0002
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- Fixed: Memory DIMM will sometimes starts throttling, even in good thermal conditions.
- Fixed: System can't wake up from S3 via power button/USB device/Lan.
- Fixed: System power consumption cannot be limited by Node Manager.
- Fixed: BIOS version is not be updated accordingly in server management remote console.

Other:
 - Updated RSTe UEFI/Legacy OPROM to 3.7
    
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                                R01.01.0006
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- First production BIOS release.
 

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