EFI BIOS Update Package Installation and Operation Instructions BIOS Update Package Update Instructions Released - Nov 01, 2018 ******************************************************************************* This update package includes the following system software updates: System BIOS - 02.06.0007 Important NOTES: - All the updates provided in this package are EFI based (unless otherwise noted).To run these updates, you must boot the system to the embedded EFI shell and then access the USB flash drive or hard disk containing the system software updates. ************************************************************************************* SYSTEM HARDWARE and SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ************************************************************************************* The contents of this update package is used to update the BIOS for the following Intel Server Products only: S2400BB S2600CP S2600CO W2600CR S2400EP S2400GP S2600GL S2600GZ S2600IP S2600JF S2400LP S2600KI S2400SC S2600WP S4600LH S1400SP S1400FP S1600JP To update the system firmware to the versions included in this update package, the firmware currently loaded on the given server system must meet the following: - BIOS 02.06.0006, or later Version The utilities used to update the System Firmware are: - Iflash32 11.0 build 11 ************************************************************************************* Standard Update Procedure from the embedded EFI Shell ************************************************************************************* - Unzip the contents of the update package and copy all files to a folder on a USB flash drive - Insert the USB flash drive to any available USB port on the server system to be updated - Boot the Server to the EFI shell. This can be accessed via the BIOS setup utility during POST. - Run the command "map -r" in the EFI shell to mount a USB flash drive formatted to use the FAT32 file system - Run the command "fs0:" to change folders to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive may also mount to fs1: depending on other installed devices. The number of "fs#" is dependent on the result of command "map -r" - Change folders to the folder storing the update package files - Run the command "Startup.nsh" to start updating the BIOS updates Warning: !!Do NOT reboot or remove power from your system during the update process. Doing so may render your system inoperable. !! ----- Verifying updates - Reboot the system - During POST, hit the Key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility - Hit the F9 key to load BIOS Defaults - At the MAIN menu verify the BIOS revision is correct - Hit the F10 Key to save changes and Exit The BIOS Update is Complete. ******************************************************************************* BIOS Recovery Process ******************************************************************************* In the unlikely event the BIOS is corrupted, leaving the system in an unbootable state, it may be necessary to perform the following BIOS Recovery procedure. 1. Copy the following BIOS update files to the root directory of a USB media device (Recovery Media): Note: These specific files will be located in the "BIOS Recovery Files" folder included in the System Update Package. - IPMI.EFI - IFlash32.EFI - RML.ROM - R##.##.####REC.CAP (where ##.##.#### = BIOS revision number) - STARTUP.NSH (modified to support BIOS recovery) 2. Power OFF the system 3. Locate the BIOS Recovery Jumper on the server board and move the jumper block from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 (recovery setting) 4. Insert the recovery media into any available USB port on the back of the server Note: The front panel USB ports may not work for this procedure on some server systems. 5. Power ON the system 6. The system will automatically boot into the embedded EFI Shell 7. The STARTUP.NSH file automatically executes and initiates the flash update. When complete, the IFlash utility will display a message 8. Power OFF the system and return the BIOS Recovery jumper to its default position 9. Remove recovery media from the USB port 10. Power ON the system 11. Do *NOT* interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot. ============================================================================= LEGAL INFORMATION ============================================================================= Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. 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