Intel M50FCP2UR312 Server System BIOS/SFUP R01.01.0005

Versions:

- System BIOS: SE5C741.86B.01.01.0005
- ME Firmware: 06.00.04.0033
- BMC Firmware: 1.81
- FRU: 0.07
- CPLD: v3p0
- sysfwupdt.efi: Version 16.0.9

BIOS Changes:

1. Hsd-es: Change BIOS ID to SE5C741.86B.01.01.0005
2. Hsd-es: 2103657758 Hide C1E when Optimized Power Mode set to Enabled
3. Hsd-es: 15012814795 [Redfish]Some values of some BIOS registration attributes does not match the actual situation.
4. Hsd-es: 15013075175 SMBIOS type 17 of disabled DIMM show incorrect AssetTag
5. Hsd-es: 15013124284 Check PPR repair status before log SEL
6. Hsd-es: 2103657719 DDR5 PPR variable data has been cleared on HBM sku.
7. Hsd-es: 15013038846 Align IFWI id and Work Week time zone to local time zone.
8. Hsd-es: 15013050836 Change "ITK" to "BIOS" in Clear Setting message
9. Hsd-es: NA Align Errorcode Message with EPS

BMC Changes:

- Defect: The defect divide_by_zero from Coverity scan.
- Defect: [FCP#54/DNP#45] Unknown chassis installed events generated after AC Cycle
- Defect: (klocwork) Operands in a bitwise operation have different size
- Defect: [15014205307] Redfish host IP address is not filled in SMBIOS table after AC cycle.
- Defect: Redfish response "202 Accepted" even though PATCH the illegal fru value.
- Defect: FSC didn't work after user modify the product product name of baseboard FRU
- Defect: The thresholds of TI 900W PSU can't reach expectations.
- Defect: [15014177258] EWS only show few sensor after changing fru product name
- Defect: After AC cycle can't get Arc card fw version (#5)
- Defect: Sensor reading of "Exit Air Temp" is extraordinarily high on BMC web of DNP LC system
- Defect: [DNP#15/FCP#14] Some EWS pages is abnormal after pressing sequence buttons
- Defect: [DNP#32/FCP#32] The details of EWS NM Configuration doesn't match its profile after we sort the NM policies.
- Feature: Expose temp sensors of Midplane
- Defect: [15010915549] LDAP user unable to login EWS when auth over ssl is enabled
- Defect: [DNP#33/FCP#33]The Email Alert function through SMTP from EWS is fail.
- Defect: [DNP#24/FCP#20]There are Multiple Sensors Missing on EMR CPU
- Defect: Using EMR cpu, BMC would occur kernel panic.
- Defect: Fail to check Mellanox MCX623106AN-CDAT ‘s FRU info via Redfish.
- Defect: [DNP#20/FCP#16]The system event logs of baseboard "Board serial number" and "Chassis serial number" is incorrect.
- Defect: [DNP#26/FCP#22] First time to trigger an OEM Add SEL Entry command but there are 2 events added
- Defect: System will lose VROC Upgrade Key after BMC reset
- Feature: [CCB3721] Log any BIOS setting change in System Debug Log
- Defect: [2103657597]Service system-watchdog.service has exited unsuccessfully
- Defect: [2103659285] Storage information page is abnormal after press the sequence button.
- Defect: [BTS0011] Physical device information page is abnormal after pressing the sequence button
- Defect: [BTS0011] The “Enable” of NM Configuration page doesnâ€t be clicked if user selects an enabled Node Manager policy.
- Defect: [BTS0015] Some EWS pages is abnormal after pressing sequence buttons
- Defect: [BTS009] The NVMe information of Redfish is abnormal with FCP R1212/R2208/R2224.
- Defect: [BTS18]Password Complexity not keep High after BMC update
- Defect: [BTS][DNP#23/FCP#19] Sysfwupdt cannot update CPLD with BMC: 1.70-0
- Feature: Add Delta_DPS-900AB_PSU.json for DC 900W Delta PSU
- Defect: (klocwork) base64String is not initialized (#15)
- Feature: [CCB4793] Change VROC License key to node locking - Use new
- Defect: There is no Advantest riser item under /redfish/v1/chassis
- Defect: [15013360465][FCP] Expect no Storage tab if RAID not detected on system
- Defect: [2103659285] Storage information page is abnormal after press the sequence button.
- Feature: Support Advantest riser card FRU
- Defect: [2103657804] BIOS ITK cap file cannot be updated via EWS
- Defect: [2103658047] AD/LDAP Setting canâ€t be set to disable in EWS.
- Feature: [FCP] HSBP Fpga fw version update to V2p2
- Defect: [15013347489] Update AMC Fw total progress percentage value is wrong
- Defect: [15013347495] it needs OS reboot to re-discover all AMC after updating PVC AMC firmware
- Defect: [2103651949]Can't update Arctic Sound card (#7)
- Defect: [2103658547]phosphor-ipmi-host.service failure during DC cycle test
- Feature: [CCB3670] add ability to clear and set bios admin password from redfish interface (#394)
- Defect: [2103654938][DNP LC OAM] OAM CBB_OAMX_PVC FRU and SDR lost
- Defect: [2103658161] The EWS help information and warning message has some issues.
- Defect: [2103658037] Supported RAID Levels in EWS Page Incorrect for MegaRAID 9540-8i RAID Card
- Defect: [15013028475] When delete primary DNS server IP in IPv4 setting
- Defect: [16018966304] BMC SEL log should contain both Error Code and
- Feature: Add Get CBB Retimer Temp OEM command for SDP customer
- Feature: Add Get Retimer Temperature reading
- Defect: When adding different types of VROCkey, the utility tool cannot obtain the return value of the ipmid command.
- Defect: [2103655071] BMC will crash when run script to write VLAN ID.
- Defect: [2103657728] HBA card RS3P4GF016J cannot be detected on EWS storage page after connecting external storage array.
- Defect: [CCB3759] Validate new entry RAID adapter Broadcom channel 9540-8i
- Defect: Fixed raid level option error when multi-card
- Defect: [15013024578] [EGS][CCB3768] Get VROC software key level via 0x30 0x9d should be restricted to KCS channel and only available in POST phase (#186)" (#188)
- Defect: [15013069841] Fix the property 'LinkStatus' value is not as per DMTF schema (#392)
- Defect: [176554][klocwork] 'value' is used uninitialized in this function

CPLD Changes:

- add midplane address(0x4E~0X51) whitelist gen_smbus_relay_config.h
- Ctrl PCH_PWROK to hold PLTRST to solve the warm reset cause ACM timeout issue gen_gpo_controls.h / t0_routines.h / t0_watchdog_handler.h
- add midplane address(0x4E~0X51) whitelist gen_smbus_relay_config_pkg.sv
- Version changes to 0x1e(FCP v3p0), mailbox and SGPIO.
- CPLD RoT SVN value is 0x01 for production signed(mailbox 0x02).
- Ctrl PCH_PWROK to hold PLTRST to solve the warm reset cause ACM timeout issue pfr_tnp_cyp_top.v / TNP_CYP_Main_wrapper.sv / TYP_CYP_Main.v / pfr_cyp_core.v / pfr_tnp_core.v / gen_gpo_controls_pkg.sv
- Version changes to 0x1d(FCP v2p9), mailbox and SGPIO.
- CPLD RoT SVN value is 0x01 for production signed(mailbox 0x02).

FRU Changes:

- Support updating board FRU ID field when updating FRU information in master.cfg
- Change master.cfg to fix HSD2103653406

GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

1. Unzip the contents of the SFUP package to any directory.
2. Windows: Unzip the package, from SFUP directory open a command prompt or powershell and execute startup.bat
3. Linux: Unzip the package, from SFUP directory open a terminal and execute "sh startup.sh"

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

UEFI sysfwupdt:

1. Power on system, press F2 enter BIOS setup and goto Main > PFR page, set PFR provision to enable.
2. Press F10 to save and reboot.
3. During POST, press F2 to enter BIOS setup again, goto Main > PFR page, PFR Provision change to grey and can't be chosen, PFR Provision Status change to Provisioned.
4. Copy the entire contents of the IWFI package to the HDD or USB flash drive. (All of the files in the package must reside in the same directory.)
5. Boot to UEFI Shell, then change the Shell to mapped device file system Example: Shell> fs0: (or fs1:)
6. Run UpdBIOS_FCP.nsh (or startup.nsh to full installation of the SUP).).
7. Reboot system after the update is completed.
8. Do NOT interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.

BMC

 Web Console update:
1. Open BMC Web Console and login
2. Go to Configuration > BIOS/IFWI Firmware Update
3. if desired select Recovery and/or Reset Immediately checkboxes
4. Choose the File (XXX_EBG_SPR_UpdateCapsule_prd.bin)
5. Upload
6. BIOS will be updated on the next reboot (if Reset Immediately checkbox was not selected).
7. Do NOT interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.

FRUSDR INSTALLATION:

1. Ensure BMC FW release v1.36-0 or later is pre-installed before attempting this FRU update.
2. Copy all of the files and directories of this zip to a USB key
3. Execute the following script to bring up the main FRU load menu: UpdFRU_FCP.nsh
4. If want to direct update FRU without prompt selection: fru_update_noprompt.nsh

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.