Intel D50TNP1MHCRLC Server System UEFI BIOS/Firmware 01.01.0009

Firmware requirements:

- System BIOS: R01.01.0008
- ME Firmware: 04.04.04.301
- BMC Firmware: 2.91.cb510bad
- FRUSDR: 0.46
- CPLDL: v4P7
- Pmem: 2.2.0.1553

Included Software Updates and Update Utilities:

- System BIOS: R01.01.0009
- ME Firmware: 04.04.04.500
- BMC Firmware: 2.92.98d15180
- FRUSDR: 0.46
- Pmem: 2.2.0.1553
- CPLD: v4P9
- sysfwupdt.efi - Version 16.0.9

BMC Changes:

- Fix the "About" page displays loading always in EWS. (#719)
- Fix fail to add/modify/delete user on EWS (#716)
- Fix EWS reset immediately not work issue. (#715)
- Heap overflow in IPMICmd_FSCCmdSetFanConfig (#694)
- [M50CYP] Fix unexpected BMC FW Health (#0x10) SEL of Riser Temp sensor during stress test. (#690)
- Fix system not reset after FRB2 6 mins expire when flashing BIOS IBB FW with -recovery parameter. (#689)
- [CCB3720] Log any BIOS setting change in the log. (#688)
- Fix can't receive BMC/PCH active verified success log after update BMC/PCH FW. (#687)
- Fix MemoryLocation in Redfish is null of DIMM G/H (#686)
- Fix issue that system can't auto reset when select "Reset Immediately" if flash BIOS FW via EWS. (#685)
- [D50TNP] Fix issue that RSSD Aggr Thrm sensor status show "not available". (#678)
- [D50TNP] Fix cannot receive the error message of fan redundancy lost via SNMP/Email when remove fan if Fan Redundancy Failure is enabled. (#677)

BIOS Changes:

- Change BIOS ID to SE5C620.86B.01.01.0009
- [DSG][WhitleyPC_IPU2023.4] update XCC production microcode 0d0003b9
- BTS31 [M50CYP/D50TNP] [MiTAC]After load BMC default, user cannot access EWS/Redfish "BIOS configurations", it will pop caution “NOTE: BIOS Configuration information isn't available, please reboot your system to get it updated.”
- BTS32 [M50CYP/D50TNP] [MiTAC]After changed any "BIOS Configurations" setting in EWS, reset system, the BIOS settings have not been modified.
- [HSD]:[2103659330] [D50TNP/M50CYP] The option of 'correctable error threshold' help text info is incorrect in BIOS setup/BIOS setup spec/test case
- [HSD]:[2103659138] System will auto reset deadloop after modify “Reset PCI Rebalance Data” option to Enable and save in EWS OOB BIOS update.
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22016022496]PcdCpuSmmRestrictedMemoryAccess set FALSE in latest RC
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22016275813] Skip Fub2(MA14, MA15 and MA16) during BSSA RMT for BIOS with Dfx disable
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[18023192957] Run PCIe capabilities configuration over virtual root ports in NAC
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[14018120830] Adding Manufacturer ID Code
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22016256132] SERM mode not being set on PCH Root Ports
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22016281045] Assign UBOX BAR after OEM resource allocation
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22016020052] MSR-0x790 becomes 0x0 after the injection attempt.
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22016509241] AMT Test Type 17 + Test Type 15 combination lead to CPGC timeout
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[15011948839] Value of SetPoisonRecord should not be populated in the bios log after CE injected
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[16019391406] Harden SMM rendezvous before write to flash While writing flash region in SMM, the SMI handler disables flash protection (DisableBiosWriteProtect).
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[14018333040] In Intel Whitley code, when SRAR occurred, UEFI will try to get retry err log regs in CheckDDR4Error(), if failed, uefi will clear some bits and not think it is memory error, but not check the return status of CheckDDR4Error(), thus the code will run through below.
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[14018440405] Update MiscVendor ATM algo to version 3.7
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[22014984381] Fix TOCTOU issue in release/icx_2021_intel_25d98
- [IPU2023.3][HSD]:[14018718770] BIOS writes 0x790 before BIOS_DONE caused GPF when DAM is not enabled.
- [IPU2023.3] Update VROC to v8.0.0.4006
- [IPU2023.3] Update XCC Production Microcode D0/D1/D2/HCC M1 m87_606a6_0d0003a5
- [IPU2023.3] Update ME version to E5_04_04_04_500.
- Change RC version from 0x2C to 0x2E

FRUSDR Changes:

- [Whitley][CYP] Change the filter of Riser 1/2/3 Temp sensor to mean filter.
- [Whitley][CYP] Modify midplane temperature address in master.cfg.
- [Utility] Upgrade utility to 16.0.9

CPLD Changes:

- Revise the no generate Mem Thermal trip Critical Overtemperature assert log in EWS TNP_CYP_Main.v 
- Revise the PFR code to avoid recording update successful in the mailbox 0xC2~0xC5 when downgrade version fail status_enums.h / t0_update.h / t0_watchdog_handler.h / tmin1_update.h
- When use the force update jumper, it must need to AC cycle. BMC will into safe mode when run force update. In the period of the safe mode, BMC no send checkpoint, it will cause FPGA run recovery after 25mins.

GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Unzip the contents of the update package and copy all files to the root directory of a removable media (USB flash drive)
2. Insert the USB flash drive to any available USB port on the system to be updated
3. Power on the server and load the uEFI shell
4. Begin the update process running the Startup.nsh
5. Reboot the system after the update process has successfully completed

Web GUI update

1. Unzip the package onto your system
2. Log into the BMC web GUI
3. Navigate to Configuration, then Firmware Update
4. Click browse, and direct the browser to the location of Purley_1.04.f80688d0.bin
5. Click upload. Progress and status will be shown as the update progresses

UEFI update

1. Unzip package and load onto a flash drive
2. Boot to UEFI shell, and navigate to the folder where this package lives
3. Run fwUpdateBMC.nsh and follow the prompts

Verifying Updates:

01. After the final update has completed successfully, reboot the system
02. During POST, hit the Key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility
03. From the BIOS Setup Utility main menu, hit the key to load BIOS defaults
04. Hit the key to Save Changes and Exit the BIOS defaults
04. At the main menu verify the BIOS revision is correct
05. Move cursor to the SERVER MANAGEMENT menu and hit Enter
06. Move cursor to the SYSTEM INFORMATION Option and hit Enter
07. Verify the BMC Firmware revision is correct
08. Verify the SDR revision is correct
09. Verify the ME Firmware revision is correct
10. Configure desired BIOS Option settings
11. Hit the F10 Key to Save Changes and Exit

About Firmware Updates:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device's functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit's overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn't recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it's best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device's firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don't miss a single new release.