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Changes:

- When the administrator password is set in BIOS menu, iFlash32 update will fail: From R01.01.009, need to add "password=" parameters to iflash32, such as iflash32 password=123456 -u xxx.cap
- How to set BIOS NVRAM to default setting: From R01.01.009, BIOS does not support UpdateNvram parameters in normal mode but only in recovery mode. So user should go to recovery mode to update NVRAM.
- Why I can't downgrade to previous BIOS version: From R01.01.009, due to security revision check, to downgrade to previous version should be in recovery mode.
- When user upgrades BIOS with secure boot feature, all previous customer settings in NVRAM will be lost even if user does not enable UEFI secure boot feature: User should use dmpstore -s UEFI shell command to save the variables to USB disk (FAT32 system) first, then after BIOS update, to run dmpstore -l UEFI shell command to restore previous saved variables from USB disk .

Versions:

- System BIOS - R01.01.0015
- ME Firmware - 03.01.03.021
- BMC Firmware - 01.41.9579
- FRUSDR - 1.14

Update Procedure:

- Unzip the contents of the update package and copy all files to the root directory on a USB flash drive
- Insert the USB flash drive to any available USB port on the server system to be updated
- Power on the server
- The system will automatically access the uEFI shell and begin the update process.

Or

- If the files were copied to a folder other than the root, Boot the Server to the uEFI shell. This can be accessed via the <F2> BIOS setup utility during POST or via the <F6> Boot Menu accessed during POST.
- Run the command "map -r" in the uEFI shell to mount the USB flash drive
- Run the command "fs0:" to change folders to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive may also mount to fs1: depending on other installed devices. The number of "fs#" is dependent on the result of command "map -r"
- Change folders to the folder holding the update package files and manually start the "Startup.nsh" script file to start loading all updates
- Reboot the system after the update process has successfully completed

Verifying Updates:

- During POST, hit the <F2> Key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility
- From the BIOS Setup Utility main menu, Hit the <F9> key to load BIOS Defaults
- At the MAIN menu verify the BIOS revision is correct
- Move cursor to the SERVER MANAGEMENT Menu
- Move cursor down to the SYSTEM INFORMATION Option and hit Enter
- Verify the BMC Firmware revision is correct
- Verify the SDR revision is correct
- Verify the ME Firmware revision is correct
- Configure desired BIOS Option settings
- Hit the F10 Key to save changes and Exit
- The System Software Update is Complete.

About ME Firmware:

If you wish to apply this ME (Management Engine) Firmware version, you should first make sure that the version number matches your AMT (Active Management Technology) family, as each update is specifically developed for certain system configurations.

While this technology is mostly associated with enterprises, it can also be used by various IT administrators as well as regular users. However, bear in mind that even though other platforms might also be compatible, we do not recommend installing this release on OSes other than the specified ones.

In order to apply this package, it would be best if you carefully read and understand the instructions provided by your computer manufacturer, and perform the update only when you have completely familiarized yourself with the steps.

In addition to that, make sure you perform a system reboot after upgrading the firmware version in order to allow all changes to take effect properly.

About OS Independent BIOS:

Although installing a newer BIOS version might add new features, update various components, or improve the device’s usability, this process is very risky, so the upgrade is recommended to be performed only when it is really needed.

In addition to that, this task should be performed by someone who has the knowledge to successfully complete the installation; regular users may fulfill it at their own risk.

When it comes to applying a new version without taking into account the computer’s operating system, the most commonly used method to flash the BIOS is by creating a bootable USB or CD containing the update file, and running it from DOS.

Still, regardless of the method used or whether the upgrade is performed by a regular or power user, it’s recommended that the new BIOS be applied in a steady power environ