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(( Express 5800 / 120Lg ) system BIOS, BMC firmware))
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[ Software name ] NEC Express5800/120Lg system BIOS
[ Registered name ] A2C90073.ZIP
[ Copyright (C) ] 2003 by NEC Corporation.
[ Applicable models ] NEC Express5800/120Lg(N8100-865F,866F,866G,899F,999G,970F,970G)
[ Users ] See [Users whose system needs to be updated] below.
[ Software type ] System BIOS SBR20.86B.0073.P14.0311131356
BMC firmware 0113
[ Creation method ] ZIP Archived
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1. Software introduction
This System BIOS (SBR20.86B.0073.P14.0311131356) and BMC firmware (0113) update
modules (hereinafter called "this software") are programmed allow the following
functional reinforcement of NEC Express5800/120Lg.
- Intel(R) Xeon(TM) 3.2GHz 1M L3 cache Processor support.
- New microcode update.
- Memory degration by incorrect detection of the DIMM error in POST.
- Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor D1 Stepping support.
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 support
Remarks: To use Microsoft Windows Server 2003, read thoroughly the Implementing
Manual located in the NEC Express5800 Series Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Information pages prior to installation, so that no erroneous operation will be
conducted.
<Notes>
Incorrect update operations may cause a system start failure. Read this
explanation thoroughly, until fully understanding the correct system update
procedures. If an unexpected problem arises (e.g., power failure, lightning,
shutdown, or noise) during the data rewrite process, a system malfunction or
the power supply loss may occur, resulting in equipment damaged, which may
cause the equipment to fail or operate incorrectly. In such a case, repair
expenses may be charged to the customer.
2. Applicable models
- Models
NEC Express5800/120Lg: N8100-865F,866F,866G,899F,999G,970F,970G
- Software versions
(1)BIOS: SBR20.86B.0046.P03.0301031251
(BIOS SETUP DISPLAY: SBR20.86B.0046.P03)
(2)BIOS: SBR20.86B.0051.P05.0303281328
(BIOS SETUP DISPLAY: SBR20.86B.0051.P05)
(3)BIOS: SBR20.86B.0071.P12.0307291340
(BIOS SETUP DISPALY: SBR20.86B.0071.P12)
(4)BMC firmware: 0112
Note: If the software versions of the present system are newer than the above
stated revisions, the system does not require software updating. Functions
equivalent to those of these software updates will have already been applied.
Be certain to confirm the software versions of your system.
Version confirmation procedures:
(1) Power on the machine.
(2) When the following message appears, press the F2 key to start the BIOS
Setup Menu. "Press <F2> to enter SETUP"
(3) Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to [Server].
(4) Select the [System Management] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(5) The software versions of your system will be displayed.
(6) After confirmation of the software versions, press the ESC key and exit the
[System Management] sub menu.
(7) Move the cursor to [Exit], using the arrow keys.
(8) Select [Exit Discarding Changes], and exit the BIOS Setup Menu.
(*) Refer to the User's Guide for details on BIOS Setup.
If your machine contains Windows 2000 and NEC ESMPRO Agent software, follow the
procedures below to confirm the BMC firmaware version:
(1) Start the ESRAS Utility.
(Start -> Programs -> NEC ESMPRO Agent -> ESRAS Utility)
(2) Select [Display the latest information] for the tree view, and then update
the local computer information.
(3) Double-click [Display the latest information] from the tree view and select
[IPMI Version Information].
(4) Confirm the present version of the BMC firmware listed as [Firmware Revision].
3. Installation procedures
[What you must prepare]
(1) Two 2HD floppy disks (1.44MB)
Prepare two floppy disks per each machine to be updated.
(2) Prepare the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
3-1. Creating the installation floppy disk:
Prepare two formatted 2HD floppy disks (1.44MB). The downloaded file is in the
self-extracting format. Run the self-extracting file. Two directories, "¥BMC"
and "¥BIOS" will be created.
Copy all the extracted files from folder "¥BIOS" onto the floppy disk. This
will be used as the "BIOS update data" floppy disk.
Copy all the extracted files from folder "¥BMC" onto the floppy disk. This will
be used as the "BMC update data" floppy disk.
Attach a label indicating the following information to the newly created floppy
disk, and keep it in a safe location:
[BIOS update data]
NEC Express5800/XXX
(N8100-YYY)
SBR20.86B.0073.P14.0311131356
System BIOS update data
[BMC update data]
NEC Express5800/XXX
(N8100-YYY)
0113
BMC firmware update data
Note: Substitute XXX and YYY with the model number and N code of the machine to
be updated respectively.
3-2. BIOS update procedure
Follow the procedures below to update the old System BIOS with the one ("BIOS
update data"), created in the procedures above:
(1) Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM disk drive of the
basic processing unit.
(2) Boot the basic processing unit from the CD-ROM.
(3) Select [Tools] from the Main Menu. * If the machine is being operated
remotely (Console Less models), * this menu will not appear. In such a
case, proceed to procedure(4).
(4) Select [BIOS/FW/etc. Update] from the Menu.
(5) When the following message is displayed, insert the "BIOS update data"
floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of the basic processing unit, and
then press the Enter key.
[BIOS/FW/etc. Update]
Please insert the floppy disk which contains
"update module" into the drive.
Execute:[Enter] Stop:[Esc]
(6) When the following message is displayed, press the Enter key.
[BIOS Update]
The files needed for the update will be
copied from the CD-ROM to the floppy disk.
Execute:[Enter] Stop:[Esc]
(7) When the following message is displayed, the files required for the BIOS
update will be copied to the floppy disk. Please wait a moment (about
2 minutes).
[BIOS Update]
Now, copying the files needed for
BIOS Update to the floppy disk.
Please wait a moment.
(8) When the following message is displayed, remove the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"
CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the basic processing unit, and then press
the Enter Key.
[BIOS Update]
Please remove the CD-ROM.
But don't remove the floppy disk.
If you select 'Execute', system will be
rebooted automatically.
And then update procedure will be executed
from the floppy disk.
Execute:[Enter] Stop:[Esc]
(9) Leave the "BIOS update data" floppy disk in the floppy disk drive of the
basic processing unit, and allow the system to boot from the floppy disk
drive.
The following message will appear when the system is started from the
"BIOS update data" floppy disk:
0123456
Starting ROM-DOS ...
789
Checking BIOS Version. Please wait...
Current BIOS Version: XXXX
ROM File BIOS Version: YYYY
(10) The BIOS update tool will automatically be run.
The update process will take approximately 4 to 5 minutes. DO NOT power
off the system during this update process.
The following message will appear when the update process has finished.
Operation completed successfully.
A:¥>
* If the machine is being operated remotely (Console Less models), the
following message will appear when the BIOS update has started. The update
process will take approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
Then the system will reboot automatically. After reboot, proceed to
procedure(12).
System will be rebooted automatically
if BIOS update is successfully completed.
(11) Press the Ctrl-Alt-Del key to reboot the system.
(12) Boot the system from the floppy disk drive of the basic processing unit.
The Update operation will be complete when the following message is
displayed:
0123456
Starting ROM-DOS ...
789
Checking BIOS Version. Please wait...
Current BIOS Version: xxxx
ROM File BIOS Version: yyyy
BIOS Update has already done.
Please take out BIOS update media and reboot.
(13) Remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive according to the
instructions displayed on the screen, and then restart the system.
(14) Press the F2 key during boot, and start the BIOS Setup Menu.
Select [Server] -> [System Management].
Confirm that the BIOS version has been updated to the following:
BIOS Version SBR20.86B.0073.P14
This completes the System BIOS update process.
3-3. BMC firmware update procedure
Be certain to perform the BMC firmware update after performing the BIOS update.
Follow the procedures below to update the old BMC firmware with the one ("BMC
update data"), created in the procedures above:
(1) Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM disk drive of the
basic processing unit.
(2) Boot the basic processing unit from the CD-ROM.
(3) Select [Tools] from the Main Menu. * If the machine is being operated
remotely (Console Less models),
* this menu will not appear. In such a case, proceed to procedure(4).
(4) Select [BIOS/FW/etc. Update] from the Menu.
(5) When the following message is displayed, insert the "BMC update data"
floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of the basic processing unit, and
then press the Enter key.
[BIOS/FW/etc. Update]
Please insert the floppy disk which contains
"update module" into the drive.
Execute:[Enter] Stop:[Esc]
(6) When the following message is displayed, press the Enter key.
[BMC Firmware Update]
The files needed for the update will be
copied from the CD-ROM to the floppy disk.
Execute:[Enter] Stop:[Esc]
(7) When the following message is displayed, the files required for the BMC
update will be copied to the floppy disk. Please wait a moment (about
2 minutes).
[BMC Firmware Update]
Now, copying the files needed for
BMC Firmware Update to the floppy disk.
Please wait a moment.
(8) When the following message is displayed, remove the "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"
CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the basic processing unit, and then press
the Enter Key.
[BMC Firmware Update]
Please remove the CD-ROM.
But don't remove the floppy disk.
If you select 'Execute', system will be
rebooted automatically.
And then update procedure will be executed
from the floppy disk.
Execute:[Enter] Stop:[Esc]
(9) Leave the "BMC update data" floppy disk in the floppy disk drive of the
basic processing unit, and allow the system to boot from the floppy disk
drive.
After reboot, the BMC firmware update tool will automatically be run. The
update process will take approximately 4 to 5 minutes. DO NOT power off
the system during this update process.
(10) The following message will appear when the update process has finished.
Press the Power Button, and turn off the basic processing unit.
BMC-FW Update
Normal End.
A:¥>_
* If the machine is being operated remotely (Console Less models), the update
process will display the following message. When this occures, please wait
a moment(about 1 minute). Then proceed to procedure(11).
Please wait while entering firmware transfer mode of controller at 20.
(11) Press the Power Button and shutdown the system. Disconnect the AC cable
from the basic processing unit. Please wait approximately 5 seconds, then
reconnect the AC cable to the basic processing unit. Wait approximately
10 seconds before proceeding.
(12) Remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive and press the Power
Button to power on the system.
(13) Press the <F2> key during boot, and startup the BIOS Setup Menu.
Select [Server] -> [System Management]. Confirm that the BMC firmware
version has been updated to the version listed below:
BMC Firmware Rev: 0113
This completes the BMC firmware update process.
4. Notes
(1) The device boot order may have been changed depending on the machine's
operating environment. In this case, the boot sequence must be changed to
the order as shownbelow.
1. CD-ROM
2. Floppy disk drive
Refer to the User's Guide for the procedure on changing the boot device
start order.
(2) If the BIOS update tool does not automatically start as described in "3-2.
BIOS update procedure", a message may appear indicating the reason why the
tool has not started:
(a) BIOS Update has already done.
Please take out BIOS update media and reboot.
The BIOS version of the current system is the same as the update
version, and does not require updating.
(b) This BIOS is NEW. Don't need BIOS update.
The BIOS version of the current system is newer than the update
version, and the functions equivalent to e included in the update have
already been applied to the system, and does not require updating.
(c) System Type Unmatched !!
This message will appear when attempts are made to apply the BIOS
update to inapplicable models.
Confirm "Models" and "BIOS versions" in "2. Applicable models".
(d) "Invalid BIOS data" or "BIOS data unmatched!!"
Either of these messages will appear when the data contained in the
"BIOS update data" floppy disk is invalid. Be certain to use "BIOS
update data" floppy disks that are free from defects.
(e) "keychk Error!"
This message will appear when attempts are made to apply the BIOS
update to inapplicable models.
Confirm "Models" and "BIOS versions" in "2. Applicable models".
(3) If the BMC firmware update tool does not automatically start listed in
"3-3. BMC firmware update procedure", a message may appear indicating the
reason why the tool has not started:
(a) BMC Firmware update has already done.
Please take out BMC Firmware update media and reboot.
The BMC firmware version of the current system is newer than the update
version, and the functions equivalent to those included in the update
have already been applied to the system, and does not require updating.
(b) Error, incorrect server platform found.
This message will appear when attempts are made to apply the BMC
firmware update to inapplicable models.
Confirm "Models" and "software versions" in "2. Applicable models".
5. Revision history
2004/01/13 BIOS SBR20.86B.0073.P14.0311131356
- Intel(R) Xeon(TM) 3.2GHz 1M L3 cache Processor support.
- New microcode update.
2003/09/01 BIOS SBR20.86B.0071.P12.0307291340
- Memory degration by incorrect detection of the DIMM error in POST.
- Intel(R) Xeon(TM) Processor D1 Stepping support.
2003/05/27 BIOS SBR20.86B.0051.P05.0303281328
BMC frimware 0113
- "Microsoft Windows Server 2003" Enhanced support
6. Accompanying files
README.TXT 04/01/13 08:30a 22,112Byte
(1)System BIOS update files
AUTOEXEC.BAT 03/12/04 07:06p 2,021Byte
BEEP.COM 99/02/22 00:25p 32Byte
BIOS.BBO 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
BIOS.REC 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
BIOSREC.EXE 00/02/01 10:53a 4,339Byte
CHECK.EXE 03/07/30 04:52p 32,819Byte
CONFIG.SYS 03/08/07 04:49p 22Byte
FWMSGCUE.INF 03/05/13 03:11p 1,048Byte
FWMSGCUI.INF 03/07/30 08:23p 1,034Byte
FWMSGGUE.INF 03/05/13 03:11p 3,374Byte
FWMSGGUI.INF 03/07/30 08:23p 3,338Byte
IFLASH.EXE 00/02/01 10:53a 210,546Byte
KEYCHK.EXE 03/05/14 06:00p 11,356Byte
MID.DAT 03/12/04 07:06p 167Byte
P14-0073.BBO 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI1 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI2 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI3 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI4 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI5 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI6 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI7 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI8 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BI9 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BIA 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BIB 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.BIO 03/11/13 01:58p 65,696Byte
P14-0073.CIT 03/11/13 01:58p 10,416Byte
(2)BMC firmware update files
AUTOEXEC.BAT 03/05/26 01:13p 976Byte
BR_13P06.HEX 03/03/07 00:56p 744,789Byte
FWMSGCUE.INF 02/10/02 10:15a 1,088Byte
FWMSGGUE.INF 02/10/02 10:14a 3,454Byte
FWPIAUPD.EXE 02/09/27 10:44a 92,873Byte
MCHK.EXE 00/10/20 05:07p 21,987Byte
MC_BR 02/10/10 10:35a 43Byte
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