Intel R1304WF0YS Server System OFU Firmware 02.01.0008

Versions:

- BIOS : 02.01.0008
- ME : 04.01.04.251
- BMC : 1.93.870cf4f0
- FRUSDR : 1.93
- DCPMM : 1.2.0.5346

BIOS R02.00.0008:

- Added support for 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- Default option for Resume on Power Loss changed to 'power on'
- Default option for Console Redirection changed to 'Serial Port A'
- Disable "UpdateNvram" in BIOS so that UpdateNvram can't be used in flash utility like iflash32.
- BIOS post fail with S2600BPS SKU in Riser solt2 M.2 NVME
- [no_sighting] OpenSSL version update to 1.1.0j.
- [S2600ST] TPM BitLocker (Boot order change) test result does NOT match expected result.
- Remove [Hsd-ES]: 5387873, SMBIOS Type 19/20 is not showing effective memory Size.
- RP relese Reference code version: CP_PURLEY_0573_D10.
- This release is mapping to RP daily build:CP_PURLEY_0574_D07.

BMC v1.93.870cf4f0:

- [S2600BP LCR] SEL Log has PS1/PS2/P1/P2/HDDs/Pwr Unit Redund Status Assert during DC cycle(appear once)
- BMC slow response and EWS can't login during DC/reset cycle test.
- Ipmitool command random lost function during DC cycles test and sel log show redundant "bad user PWD" information(EWS can be login).
- During the HSC FW update processing, execute the cmdtool 20 c0 38, it could not return response data until the update completed
- EWS BIOS Configuration OOB Test: When set the SerialOverLan option to enabled, the SUT will continuously reboot
- The "BIOS configurations" items not gray out when login with user privilege
- The System Macro key "PrntScrn" and "Alt+PrntScrn" have no function in iKVM over HTML5.
- Alert Email of EWS can't save via Chrome/Firefox/Safari
- [OOB BIOS Configuration]Some variables have the same value when we don't change the default "Select a BIOS Variable" in EWS.
- Description in HELP page isn't corresponding to the actual Chinese EWS page
- Fan 6 Present show unknown from EWS and disabled from ipmitool sensor list.
- RMCP cipher suite will be disable after offline BMC then online update BMC
- Security for missing or insecure "Content-Security-Policy"
- [S2600ST]No alert SMTP mail/SNMP trap received after triggering the alert of "intel temp overheat shutdown"
- [S2600ST] Alerts and Alert mail setting in EWS Configuration will be lost after click refresh button
- Alert Destination can't be saved via LAN3 in WFQ board
- The message display incorrect after enable syslog in Chinese EWS
- Copyright display incorrect in EWS

FRUSDR 1.93:

- [S2600WF] R2000WF FANs increased speed to double at stand-by after upgrading to Q2 SUP BMC 1.60.56383bef.

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 the .bin file
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.