================================================================================ Intel(R) Server BIOS Development ================================================================================ INTEL Enterprise Products and Services Division Intel Corporation 2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA ================================================================================ DATE : Aug 03, 2011 TO : Intel(R) Server Board S1200KP Customers SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for Version R0012 ================================================================================ LEGAL INFORMATION ================================================================================ Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel Products and for the purpose of supporting Intel developed server boards and systems. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. 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Copyright (C) 2011 Intel Corporation. ================================================================================ ABOUT THIS RELEASE ================================================================================ Build Stamp : KPC2060H.86B.0012.2011.0803.1315 Build Date : Aug 03, 2011 ================================================================================ BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS ================================================================================ Processors supported: Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 series Intel(R) Core(TM) processor i3-2100 series Microcode update versions: Intel(R) Xeon processor E3-1200 series D2 stepping: M12206A7_0000001A CPUID = 0x206a7 On-Board Component Option ROM Versions: Integrated Graphics Option ROM : Build 2111 PC 14.34 Intel Rapid Storage Technology : v10.0.0.1046 LAN Option ROM : v1.3.65 PXE 2.1 Build 089 ME Firmware : 7.1.13.1088 Memory Reference Code Version : Based on 1.2.0.00 ================================================================================ SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS ================================================================================ BIOS Update Utility: DOS-based iflash2 v2.4 Build 064 ================================================================================ INSTALLATION NOTES ================================================================================ DOS-based iflash2 v2.4 Build 064: 1. Save the iFlash BIOS update file to a temporary directory. 2. Extract necessary files. 3. Copy the .BIO file and IFLASH2.EXE to the bootable USB device. 4. Configure the BIOS of the target system to boot to the USB device: a. Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup. b. Go to the Boot menu. c. Enable USB Boot. d. Save by pressing F10 and exit the BIOS Setup. 5. Boot the target PC with the USB device connected. 6. At the prompt, type IFLASH2 /PF XXX.BIO, where XXX.BIO is the filename of the .BIO file to launch the iFlash BIOS update process. Follow all prompts. ================================================================================ BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS ================================================================================ BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Copy the recovery file (*.bio) to a bootable USB thumb drive. 2. Place the thumb drive in a USB port of the target system. 3. Shut down the system and unplug AC power. 4. Open the chassis and remove the BIOS Configuration Jumper. See the Technical Product Specification for details including the location of this jumper. 5. Power the system on. 6. Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to complete. 7. System will either turn off when the recovery process is completed or it will prompt you to turn off the system. 8. Remove the thumb drive from the USB port. 9. Replace the BIOS Configuration Jumper. 10. Restart system. ================================================================================ KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS ================================================================================ N/A ================================================================================ R0012 ================================================================================ - Initial production BIOS release for the Intel(R) Server Board S1200KP. [END OF RELEASE NOTES]