SE7501BR2 Server
                  Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
                          Firmware Version 1.19
                        (Bootblock Version 0.15)
                     Release Notes - July 17, 2004


Introduction.

    This document applies to the firmware used in the Intel SE7501BR2 server
    Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). File SBR2_xxx.HEX is used by
    the FWPIAUPD utility to update the BMC code on a running server.
    

A note about DCS numbers.

    The DCS numbers used in this document refer to Intel's internal
    defect tracking database. These numbers are generally not meaningful
    outside of Intel, they are included in these release notes as part
    of Intel's tracking and correction process.


Updating the Firmware.

    The firmware is updated by the FWPIAUPD.EXE utility program that is
    included with this release package. This program can be run
    interactively (the program prompts the user for information) or with
    all information supplied on the command line. Using the command line
    is less prone to error, the command line to use is:

    FWPIAUPD -ni -u -o -p SBR2_xxx.HEX

    The supplied UPDATE.BAT file performs this command.

   
Regarding Boot Block Updates.

    The boot block on the BMC is write protected and should never be
    updated unless these release notes specifically call for a boot
    block update. Never use the -b or -boot switch on the command line.
    If the utility is run interactively, always answer NO to the "Update
    the boot block" question.

    If you do attempt to update the boot block while the write
    protection jumper is in place, the boot block will NOT be modified.
    However, when the utility attempts to verify that the code in the
    flash matches the code in the SBR2_xxx.HEX file, the verify will
    fail. Please note that this is a "false" warning - the boot block on
    the BMC is still perfectly fine since it is write protected.
    
    The reason the verify fails in this case is that each version of
    firmware places a time/date stamp of when the firmware was compiled
    into the boot block area of the SBV2_xxx.HEX file. It is this data
    that changes with each new file and causes the verify to fail.

    To perform a boot block update, do the following:

    1. Power down the server, unplug the AC cord(s) and open the
       chassis.
    2. Install a jumper on the two pins at jumper block J4B2, pins 2 & 3.
       The jumper block is near the center of the board towards the rear panel 
       connectors.
    3. Plug in the AC cord, power up and boot to DOS.
    4. Enter the command:

            FWPIAUPD -ni -u -o -p -b SBR2_xxx.HEX
                             OR
            Use the supplied Upd_Boot.bat file

    5. After the update completes, power down and unplug AC.
    6. Replace the jumper you installed in step 2.
    7. Close the chassis, plug in AC and boot normally.


Specific instructions for BMC 1.11 and later.

    Beginning with BMC version 1.11, the BMC incorporates a "platform
    ID" code in the PIA portion of the flash. This change was made to
    facilitate online update. Because of this change, when flashing from
    version 1.10 and earlier to version 1.11 or later, the DOS firmware
    update utility will issue the following error message:

    Platform IDs don't match in the Boot Block.
    The update cannot continue.

    The error message incorrectly identifies the area of the problem, it
    is the PIA not the boot block. To overcome this, include the -nopc
    switch on the update utility command line, as shown below:

    FWPIAUPD -ni -u -o -p -nopc SBR2_xxx.HEX

    The update batch files for version 1.13 DO NOT include this -nopc
    switch, users will need to manually update the BMC if coming from a
    BMC version earlier than 1.11.

Known Dependencies.

    BMC 1.18 and later is designed for use with FRUSDR 5.5.G and later.

SE7501BR2 BMC firmware release:
    
    BMC version 1.19 (Bootblock version 0.15), July 17, 2004
    Bootblock checksum:5B2DH     Opcode checksum:  5A1FH
	No functional change from version 1.19RC1


    BMC version 1.19RC1 (Bootblock version 0.15), May 14, 2004
    Bootblock checksum:5B2DH     Opcode checksum:  5A1FH
	
    DCS#13872	BMC CMOS clear is intermittent 
    DCS#15428	Front Panel CMOS Clear Sequence no longer working 100% of the time 
    DCS#14761	Set Front Panel CMOS options asserting incorrect value when action is selected 
    DCS#11803	Front Panel CMOS clear options not working correctly 
    DCS#15325	BMC stops monitoring fan if fan connection is changed when no AC is present 
    DCS#16176	COM2 Noise problem causing serial devices devices to hang 

    BMC version 1.18 (Bootblock version 0.15), Sep 16, 2003
    Bootblock checksum: 5C2DH    Opcode checksum: D179H
		No functional change from version 1.18RC2

    BMC version 1.18RC2 (Bootblock version 0.15), Sep 12, 2003
    Bootblock checksum: 5C2DH    Opcode checksum: D179H
		DCS#14911 	Bryson Fan Redundancy sensor showing on non-redundant
						chassis
		DCS#14913	FRUSDR 5.5.H does not signal FP LED for faults when
						selecting "Other" chassis


    BMC version 1.17RC1 (Bootblock version 0.15), July 10, 2003
    Bootblock checksum: 5BADH    Opcode checksum: D826H

    DCS#13872: Changed CMOS clear detection form EQ 4000ms to GE4000ms.