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Intel(R) Server Platform SHW4 BIOS RELEASE NOTES
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Intel Enterprise Platform & Services Marketing
Intel Corporation
2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA
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DATE: February 15, 2007
TO: Intel(R) server platform SHW4 customers
SUBJECT: BIOS Release Notes - P12 Build 76
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ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp : SHW40.86B.P.12.00.0076.021520071719
Build Date : 15 February 2007
Checksum :
File size :2097152
BIOS version in System Options Menu is:
SHW40 BIOS Version 12.00, Production Build P12 Build 76
BIOS version in Setup is:
SHW40.86B.P.12.00.0076
Platform supported:
Intel(R) Server Platform SR4850HW4
Intel(R) Server Platform SR6850HW4
Intel(R) Server Platform SR4850HW4/M
Intel(R) Server Platform SR6850HW4/M
Intel(R) Server Platform SR4850HW4S
Intel(R) Server Platform SR6850HW4S
Intel(R) Server Board SR8500HW4
Intel(R) Server Board SR8501HW4
Processor supported:
64-bit Intel(R) Xeon(tm) processors MP with up to 8MB L3 cache
64-bit Intel(R) Xeon processors 7000 sequence
64-bit Intel(R) Xeon processors 7100 sequence
Firmware revision:
Must be BMC55 or later for SR4850HW4,SR6850HW4,SR4850HW4/M,SR6850HW4/M,SR4850HW4S,SR6850HW4S.
Note:
Processor stepping(s) supported: Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processors MP
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BKM FOR SYSTEM FIRMWARE UPDATE
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Follow the following steps to update SDR, BMC, HSC and BIOS:
1.Update SDR (if applicable)
2.Update BMC (if applicable)
3.Update HSC (if applicable)
4.BIOS update (iflash32 /u /ni shw4.cap)
5.reset
Note: BMC FW & BIOS needs to be compatible.
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SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS/REVISIONS
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BMC FW : Must be BMC47 or later forSR4850HW4,SR6850HW4,SR4850HW4/M,SR6850HW4/M,SR4850HW4S,SR6850HW4S
<<Important Note>>>
IMM (Intel Management Module) with updated firmware is required in the system.
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Copy IFlash32.exe and BIOS binary file SHW4.CAP(also referred to as capsule file)
to a ROM DOS bootable diskette or HD, and boot from it.
2. Run IFLASH32.exe (Version 1.2.2 or greater only) with /u parameter.
The Command Line interface is
IFlash32 SHW4.CAP /u
For additional details about the IFLASH32.exe, please refer it's Release notes.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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a) When using IFLASH32.exe or OFU update method, please make sure that both the flash parts on the system are in working condition.IFLASH32.exe updates the secondary flash part, instead of primary from which the system is currently booted, and then switches to secondary after Reset, as per Rolling BIOS feature.This Update mechanism does not work with a single flash part.
b) A full-power cycle is required before a new VT enable/disable setting takes effect.
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KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS
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- Please make sure that you have a IMM Module in your system. The ACPI EC feature
enabled in the current BIOS, requires this module.
- This BIOS has enhanced Memory tests which will map out any Bad DIMMs and display
corresponding errors. After replacing the faulty DIMMs, go to the BIOS
Setup->Configure System RAS and Performance->Retest All System memory
to re-enable the disabled Memory SLOTs.
- If booting with KDB connected on COM1 port, make sure that Console Re-direction
is Disabled on that port, otherwise it may cause a Windows boot hang.
Please confirm in the BIOS Setup.
- To boot DOS from a USB key fob, it should be formatted as a DOS Floppy or
Hard Disk emulation. Only first floppy or a hard drive in a system can become
a boot device and will show up in the Boot Manager.
For selecting any other drive, please choose it through the Boot Maintanence
Manager. This is as per the BIOS Boot Specification design.
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FEATURES ADDED
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None
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ISSUES FIXED in P12 Build 76
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Id Title
49460 (x) Implement "leaky bucket" algorithim for non-sparing modes
49333 System couldn't POST with SK-9E22
48602 POST hangs if a PCIE card with a bridge device is installed in the system
47786 Emulex 11002 hangs Win2k3 during boot/hotplug
49163 (x) Issue with BIOS Boot order after adding HDDs
49181 (x) Add disable LSI ROMB option to BIOS Setup
49237 (x) LSI Logic 3442E adapter only works in slot 3, not in slots 1, 4 or 5
48955 (x) SMI timeout issue when switching KVM
48954 (x) BIOS logs CE status to the wrong DIMM
48687 (x) Unknown generic SEL events posted
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
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[END OF RELEASE NOTES]
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