Integrated Management Module (IMM) Firmware Update Change History
IMPORTANT: Prerequisite for updating to IMM firmware version 1.30 (yuooc7e) ========== Updating to IMM firmware version 1.30 (yuooc7e) requires the current IMM firmware version to be 1.10 (yuoo57h), or later. If this prerequisite is not met before updating to version 1.30 (yuooc7e) the system will not power on correctly. If the system is not running a minimum of IMM version 1.10 (yuoo57h), update the IMM before attempting to update to 1.30 (yuooc7e). This prerequisite was a limitation of IMM version 1.30, and it has been fixed in IMM version 1.31(yuooc7f). This prerequisite does not apply to IMM version 1.31 or later.
IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT apply the firmware update (yuoo91e, v1.24) ========= if you are using AEM functions in x3620M3 or x3630M3. The v1.24 firmware will disable the power capping functionality in those two systems. Please remain on the current IMM version or update the firmware to v1.25 or newer. Users not using AEM functions can still update to v1.24.
IMPORTANT: Read before using the MAX5 ========== This Technical Update supplements the documentation that comes with the IBM MAX5 for System x. Keep this document with your other MAX5 documentation. Before you attach the MAX5 to the server and try to use it, you must update the server firmware with the latest level of firmware or code. If you attach and try to use the MAX5 without updating the server firmware, you might get unexpected system behavior or the server might not power on. For special instructions to follow before you attach the MAX5 to the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085756.
IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the instructions.
IMPORTANT: If you are at IMM firmware versions prior to 1.12 (yuoo67c) and ========== updating IMM firmware in Microsoft Windows, when you update IMM to versions between 1.14 (YUOO73M) and 1.30 (YUOOC7E), it will take up to 10 minutes additional wait time; when you update IMM to version 1.30 (YUOOC7E) or later, it will take up to 20 minutes additional wait time. This is due to the iflash tool checking the IMM before flashing. During this time the flashing process may appear hung or unresponsive. The flashing will then complete and there is no functional impact.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the current IMM firmware level is 1.14 or later ========== before you update the uEFI, FPGA, or DSA Preboot firmware. The recommended firmware update sequence is IMM followed by UEFI followed by FPGA followed by DSA Preboot.
IMPORTANT: A firmware change was made in YUOO57H (v1.10) that enforces the ========= requirement for login accounts on the IMM to have passwords that contain both alpha and numeric characters. If you are updating the IMM firmware from YUOO56K (v1.09) or earlier, to YUOO57H (v1.10) or newer, prior to updating the firmware, please ensure that the IMM user account passwords contain both alpha and numeric characters. If the firmware is updated and the passwords do not contain both alpha and numeric characters, you may need to reset the IMM to its default settings using the menus in the UEFI F1 set up display.
IMPORTANT: When updating the IMM firmware from a version earlier than ========= version 1.05 (build YUOO32F) to version 1.05 or newer, the Remote Alert Recipient Email Addresses and the Daylight Saving Time setting will revert to the default setting. Users that utilize these settings will need to set them again after the update.
IMPORTANT: When updating IMM, uEFI, pDSA, FPGA via any method, ========== please follow firmware update best practice document (http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?brand= 5000020&lndocid=MIGR-5082923) for suggested update sequence and prerequisite.
IMPORTANT: Due to an Intel errata, if your server is running a 32-bit Linux ========== Operating System, C-states may need to be disabled while updating uEFI, IMM, or DSA Preboot through the Linux command line interface. See RETAIN TIP H195678 for more information. Updates performed through the AMM, Bootable Media Creator, or the IMM web or CLI interfaces do not have this requirement.
IMPORTANT: Updated firmware version numbers might not be visible in SMBIOS ========== tables until after the server is rebooted.
IMPORTANT: After downgrading IMM firmware from version 1.22 ========== to an earlier version, the user needs to reset the IMM to factory default before normal operation.
Version 1.44, YUOOG6C Problem Fixed: - Critical Fix for x3550M3, x3650M3, dx360M3, x3630M3, x3400M3, x3620M3, x3500M3, x3200M3, x3250M3, dx360M2, x3550M2, x3650M2, x3400M2, x3500M2, x3850/x3950X5, x3690X5 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0076 Enhancements: N/A
Version 1.43, YUOOG6B Problem Fixed: - Fixed the problem that the LDAP group filter name changed after upgrading IMM. - Fixed the problem on blade servers where the management bus will become unstable if the AMM in slot1 is removed from chassis. - Fixed the problem that the SNMP engine ID is changed after IMM reset. Enhancements: - Add security enhancements.
Version 1.42, YUOOG2C Problem Fixed: - Fixed a NTP sync problem on IMM web - Fixed a time zone setting problem on IMM web
Enhancements: - Added SHA256 and SHA512 support - Add a message in IMM event logs when power on is blocked due to VRD issue on x3850 X5 - Power off the server after N boot attempts without locating a boot device on x3850 X5/x3950 X5/HX5.
Version 1.41, YUOOF7C Problem Fixed: - Fixed the problem on blades where sometimes no throttle event was reported by AMM when CPU temperature is higher than Tcontrol. Enhancements: - Enhanced logging for throttle and Power Management.
Version 1.40, YUOOF7A Problems Fixed: - Fixed the problem on x3690X5 that host OS will be shut down due to wrong overtemp event. - Fixed the problem that "unsupported software version" could be showed in event logs after updating IMM version 1.30 or newer on x3850/x3950 X5, x3690X5 and HX5 - Fixed the problem that SMTP user name field on IMM web page only allows 16 chars. - Fixed the problem on HS22 where IMM reports 0 watt power during initialization
Enhancements: - Enabled IMM to fail over to backup automatically when there is a IMM firmware corruption - Enhanced IMM web GUI response. - Added notification when a corrupted GUID Partition Table (GPT) is encountered by UEFI during POST. Please refer to RETAIN Tip H207759 for details. - Enhanced logging for Power Controls management.
Version 1.39, YUOOF2C Problems Fixed: - Fixed the problem on IBM System x3850X5 where SAP HANA configurations can reset in rare cases. More details in RETAIN Tip H207295.
Version 1.38, YUOOF2B Problems Fixed: - Fixed the problem on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 where the System Fault LED will be lit when only one PSU is installed.
Version 1.37, YUOOE9C Problems Fixed: - Corrected the voltage sensor threshold for HS22 and HS22V system.
Version 1.36, YUOOF2A Enhancements: - Improved IMM web page Accessibility
Version 1.35, YUOOE9B Problems Fixed: - Fixed the thermal issue for Broadcom quad port ethernet (IBM PN 49Y7948., FRU 49Y7949). - Fixed the problem that user authentication for LDAP with SSL will fail when Configured Credentials is enabled. - Updated the thermal profile for NVIDIA M2090 GPU card support in dx360 M3. - Fixed the problem on HS22 systems where pressing the KVM button too soon (right after Power LED starts blinking slowly) would make the KVM owner unable to be changed. - Fixed the problem on blade servers where IMM may report the "Unsupported blade/blower combination" error for 130W Westmere CPUs. - Fixed the problem on x3200 M3 where when power policy is set as "restore" or "always on" in uEFI, enforcing system shutdown during POST will cause automatic system boot-up. - Fixed the problem about SNMP drops intermittently and SNMP data cannot be accessed in a period of time - Fixed the problem on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 Multi-Node systems where "redundancy lost" event is not logged in the Primary Node when one of the power supplies in the Secondary Node is lost. - Optimized CPU power consumption calculation method for x3690 X5. - Fixed the problem on blade servers where IMM does not automatically recover NCSI. - Fixed the problem on blade servers that IMM constantly has "Init Failures" and fails to start up. - Fixed the Readme file problem that some IP addresses of LAN-over-USB instructions are inconsistent. - Fixed the CMOS Voltage Over Threshold problem on HS22V systems. - Fixed the problem that SSH login failed when the setting is configured as "Local first then Ldap" or ldap settings are not valid. - Fixed the problem that the IMM web interface responds too slowly or even fails to respond.
Enhancements: - Enhanced the entropy (randomness) when generating SSL keys. - Added secure SMTP authentication support. - Added I/O board VPD information in IMM web interface - Added the function of letting Location LED remain on after system power-off. - Enhanced event Severity reporting of the QPI Link LED on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 so that IBM Director can interpret it correctly. - Improved IMM version reporting for IBM Director. - Added a function to keep 110V Power Supply Redundancy by throttling the system for x3850 X5/x3950 X5. - Usability enhancement: all events will be checked by default on the alert setting web page. - Enabled ASU to control each sub-category for email alert recipient setting and SNMP alerts setting. - Added new BCH Midplane (that supports 8Gbit Fibre Channel) support. - Added the function to capture all IMM logs with one button click. - Enhanced the DataPower appliance blade support.
Version 1.34, YUOOE3E Enhancement: - Add support of the following fusion-io adapters : 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Adapter for IBM System x 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Adapter for IBM System x 365GB High IOPS MLC PCIe Adapter for IBM System x 785GB High IOPS MLC PCIe Adapter for IBM System x
Version 1.33, YUOOE3C Problems Fixed: - Fixed the problem that a blade's Fault LED is showed as "on" on AMM GUI while there is no active critical event and the LED on the physical blade is off. - Fixed the problem that the "Date" header is missing from the IMM SMTP trap. - Fixed the problem that the "Look Below" LED (CR48) on x3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board may turn on incorrectly when there are no errors detected. - Fixed the problem on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 where the system information in the IMM configuration file may be truncated and the incomplete system information will cause the HTTP server in IMM run into an unstable state. - Fixed the problem that the Scalability LED turns off after the IMM on either node of a 2-Node x3850 X5/x3950 X5 is reset. - Fixed the problem that IMM on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 might fail to start after the IMM firmware is successfully upgraded. - Fixed the problem where "Comm Errors" may occur when the IMM firmware on HX5 is upgraded. - Fixed the problem that dx360 M3 may have PCI errors when a NVIDIA M2090 GPU card is installed. - Fixed the problem that opening the ActiveX remote console closes all open tabs in the same Internet Explorer window. - Fixed the problem that x3550 M3 may occur ServerRAID BBU over temperature and ServerRAID M5016 over heat issues.
Enhancements: - Added Internet Explorer 9 support. - Changed the maximum User's Distinguished Name(DN) for LDAP from 128 bytes to 256 bytes. - Removed the limitation of 255 memberOf groups for an LDAP user in IMM. - Enhanced IMM Web session management. - Added an IMM command line (CLI) command for one time PXE boot option setting. - Added a new unique error code in AMM and changed the text in AMM and IMM for CMOS battery errors. - Updated Russia time zone definition to no more daylight saving time.
Version 1.32, YUOOD4G Problems Fixed: - Fixed a problem where IMM web interface does not lock out a user if the same user exhausts login retries and gets locked out through the SSH interface - Fixed a problem that caused the IMM to report false critical DIMM temperature events - Fixed an intermittent problem where sometimes the Power Supply DC status LED is not illuminated on the x3550 M2/M3, x3650 M2/M3, x3620 M3 and x3630 M3 - Fixed a problem that sometimes causes the IMM web interface to shut down after multiple invalid login attempts Enhancements: - Added Service Advisor support on x3850/x3950 X5 and x3690 X5 - Changed the IMM firmware to allow every service port to be Enabled or Disabled - Changed the IMM firmware to not disable the network interface when there is a conflict IP address on the network - Changed the IMM firmware to permit SSL client certificates to be managed while the SSL client is enabled
Version 1.31, YUOOC7F Problems Fixed: - Fixed the problem that after updating IMM firmware from versions prior to v1.10(YUOO57H) to v1.30(YUOOC7E) the system won't power on correctly
Version 1.30, YUOOC7E Problems Fixed: - Fixed the intermittent Power Supply error on x3550M2/M3 and x3650M2/M3 - Fixed the false alarm message for ArBel Power Supply on x3550M2/M3 and x3650M2/M3 - Fixed the issue that a blade intermittently does not respond to the system management bus on HX5 and HS22/S22V - Fixed the duplicate PECI messages issue on x3850/x3950 X5, x3690X5 and HX5 - Fixed the intermittent problem that a user can not login to IMM web after inventory from IBM Director - Fixed the problem that SMTP test alert doesn't work - Fixed the problem that SNMP remote alert doesn't work - Fixed the intermittent IMM reset problem - Fixed the SSL vulnerability issue Enhancements: - Added 64-bit ActiveX Remote Presence Client support - Added BGE overweight detection on HS22 - Added support of differentiating memory failures happening during UEFI POST and during run-time - Added support of reporting AC restore status on x3850/x3950 X5 - Added the change to include DIMM slot number info in the memory error event message
Version 1.29, YUOOB7F Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem where false memory configuration error messages are sometimes reported on the x3850/x3950 X5
Version 1.28, YUOOB7C Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes records duplicate event log entries - Fixed a problem that caused the DIMM Bank number to not be correctly reported - Fixed a problem that prevented the system from powering on when there is a firmware mismatch - Fixed a problem that didn't allow a password to be saved if it contains a & or < character - Fixed a problem where the IMM VPD sometimes is not available on the web page - Fixed a problem where one port on the QLogic 8GB HBA card sometimes is not recognized - Fixed a problem that sometimes caused the DVD drive to disappear in RHEL5 after the IMM is reset - Fixed a false Power Supply failure message - Removed the error message pop up when changing the IMM password to default - Fixed the problem that BBU gets over temp during discharging on x3550 M3 - Corrected a problem where the BOFM address became permanent after BOFM is disabled on the AMM - Corrected a system hang when a Multi-Bit memory error occurs with a mixture of 2GB & 4GB DIMMs installed - Fixed the problem where the reported DC Power consumed on the dx360 M3 is higher than actual AC input power - Fixed the MIB mismatch issue - Fixed the incorrect OID in MIB Enhancements: - Added support for 32-bit ActiveX Remote Presence Clients - Added the ability to change the SMTP port number - Changed the firmware to completely shut down the telnet sevice when the telnet max user count is set to 0 - Added support for LDAP Active Directory Application Mode - Added support for LDAP Authentication Only Mode - Changed the firmware to report a configuration error if the CPU installed on the EXA system is not a Westmere CPU - Changed the firmware to allow the x3690X5 to be powered on sooner - Changed the firmware to decrease the amount of time that it takes for the IMM to become ready after it is reset
Version 1.27, YU00A7C Enhancements: - Added support for the IBM BladeCenter HX5(MT: 1910,7873)
Version 1.26, YU00A6A Enhancements: - Added support for the System x3850/x3950 X5(MT: 7143,7191) and System x3690 X5(MT: 7147,7192)
Version 1.25, YU0091K Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem that hangs the server when F2 is pressed during POST to start Diagnostics - Fixed a problem in the HS22/HS22v that causes the IMM to report an unexpected throttle condition after the AMM is reset - Fixed a problem that causes the IMM lose its DHCP assigned IP address - Improved the monitoring of hard drive status when the server is powered up - Fixed a problem when using a Japanese keyboard with the remote presence function - Fixed a gradual fan speed reduction due to pressure sensor fluctuation on System x3690 X5, System x3550 M2/3, System x3650 M2/3 - Improved the response to an IO Hub over temperature condition on System x3690 X5, System x3650 M2/M3, and System x3550 M2/M3 - Fixed a problem that IBM Systems Director needs to re-discover IMM in order to receive events from IMM after IMM upgrade Enhancements: - Added support for a 460W power supply in the System x3620 M3 - Added support for a 675W high efficiency power supply in the System x3620 M3 and System x3630 M3
Version 1.24, YU0091E Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports a Pwr Rail fault or Pwr 240A_A/Pwr 240A_B fault - Fixed an issue where blade would hang on boot with ABR firmware corruption message - Fixed a problem when downgrading IMM firmware from version 1.22 to earlier levels. The IMM network fails - Fixed a problem that caused the firmware update using IMM Command Line Interface to fail on an IPv6 network - Fixed a problem that caused the IPv6 Link-local address not to be displayed after resetting the IMM to its defaults - Fixed a problem where the IMM fails to set SNMP configuration using ASU - Fixed a problem where IMM cannot set the value 10 for the OSWatchdog value using ASU - Fixed a problem where IMM Remote Media would not re-initialize after network error - Fixed problem if KCS error bit status may not be clear which may cause KCS communication stop - Fixed a problem that IMM web interface hang with Remote Control session opened - Fixed a problem that blade unexpected powered on after power off command Enhancements: - Added IPv6 configuration support via IMM SNMP interface - Added support for BladeCenter PCIe Expansion 4 on BladeCenter HX5 - Added support for BladeCenter GPU Expansion on BladeCenter HS22 - Added support for LDAP sub-tree searching with Novell eDirectory 8.7 - Added support for SNMP trap definitions - Updated fan response and logic for Fusion IO PCIe adapter - Updated ambient temperature sensor calculation
Version 1.22, YUOO84C Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports a Processor 2 (CPU 2) internal error - Fixed a problem where after powering down an HS22, the HS22 powered on without user request - Fixed a problem while Log in to IMM might fail if the Host name contains a dash - Fixed a problem where the IMM makes some certificate management settings protected that should not be protected - Fixed a problem where users can't get the full details of an expansion card using the IPMI FRU command - Fixed a problem where IMM would hang after an LDAP login using some German or French characters - Fixed a problem with the IMM SMTP client not conforming to RFC821 - Fixed a problem where the email alert setting won't accept a hyphen - Fixed a problem with the Windows key in the IMM Remote Control feature - Fixed a problem where IMM login via LDAP authentication fails to acquire Supervisor authority via Group membership with an OpenLDAP server. - Fixed a problem where a user with Remote Server Power/Restart Access authority can't change the power off delay - Fixed a problem that prevented a Processor Throttled event from being logged for the x3200 M3 and x3250 M3 models - Fixed a problem that where a user's permission is always set from the LDAP account not the local account profile - Fixed a problem where the CPU2 VCore/CPU2 VDIMM sensors become unreadable after updating the IMM in the x3500 M3 model - Fixed problem for DHCP may get time out if using "Shared NIC" mode but without any LAN cable to be plugged into "Sys Mgmt" port Enhancement: - Added IPv6 support - Added Dynamic DNS support (IPv4 only) - Added support for BladeCenter PCIe Expansion 4 on BladeCenter HS22 - Added BCH-R3 support
Version 1.21, YUOO75V Enhancement: - Added support for BladeCenter Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU) - Added feature to report SMI Lane failure for BladeCenter HX5
Version 1.20, YUOO75T Enhancement: - Added support for Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)for SystemX 3690 X5 - Added support for Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)for BladeCenter HX5 - Added feature to show pending firmware level during firmware update process - Added feature to block power on when multi-node complex has firmware mismatch Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed DASD LED behavior for drives 8-32 - Fixed fan over cooling on SystemX 3690 X5 - Fixed Flash failure due to packet loss - Fixed Power Cycle events not appearing in SystemX 3690 SEL - Fixed DIMM throttle behavior in acoustic mode for BladeCenter HX5 - Fixed CPU type checking
Version 1.19, YUOO75X Enhancement: - Added support for Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)for SystemX 3850/3950 X5 - Added support for 130W CPUs in High Performance Blades - Added virtual NIC VPD support - Changed the default value of SerialExitCLIKeySequence to ^[( - Added TPM Physical Presence Sensor support - Added AC metering and capping to System x3850/3950 X5 Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed server time out authority in web interface - Fixed non-recoverable events that appeared as warning events in web event log - Fixed Server State "unknown" status in web interface - Prevented multiple log entries from being created for the same event - Fixed IPMI multi-session handling when sessions fail - Fixed IMM flash failed at 0 percent update progress error - Fixed Internal Error 255 during FPGA update - Fixed CPU Overtemp messages on FPGA update. - Removed unnecessary events for Power Unit sensors - Fixed failure to log VRD error on voltage fault - Fixed Power Redundancy Sensor handling for 220V configurations - Fixed CPU configuration check for System x3850/3950 X5 - Fixed IMM Network ARP - Fixed flash error "Image transfer timed out - error 15" - Corrected a problem that caused the system to not automatically power on after performing an Automatic BIOS Recovery (ABR)
Version 1.18, YUOO75J Enhancement: - Added support for the System x3630 M3
Version 1.17, YUOO75H Enhancement: - Added support for the System x3690 X5
Version 1.16, YUOO73O Enhancement: - Added support for the BladeCenter System HX5
Version 1.14, YUOO73M Problem(s) Fixed: - Corrected the MIB file to address a compiling problem - Fixed a problem when a second CPU might not been recognized by the IMM, when cycling power on the System x3550 - Fixed a problem where web session may hang after staying on the System Status web page for a while - Disabled the interface to the shared network port when the dedicated systems management network interface is selected. - Fixed a web page pop-up error message that may occur after upgrading the IMM from 48d and 57f - Fixed power/thermal calibration error in the x3620 M3 - Fixed a problem where the IMM may log a CPU Automatically Throttled event or a Redundancy Lost for a cooling zone event in the log after cycling power - Fixed a problem where the IMM doesn't send an ambient temperature alert or IO Hub temperature alert in the x3400 M3 and x3500 M3 - Corrected a remote presence problem that occurs while mounting an ISO image if the remote client does not have any removable devices. Enhancement: - Added a fan control enhancement for performance mode - Added support for additional types of power supplies - Improved the accuracy of power readings on 3550 M3, 3650 M3, and 3620 M3
Version 1.14, YUOO73K (released for multinode System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 only) Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem that caused the IMM not to respond to some IPMI commands - Corrected a problem with LDAP authentication when role-based security is enabled - Corrected a problem which could cause a false CPU error to occur - Prevented false automatic boot failure recovery events from being reported Enhancements: - Added multinode support for System x3850 X5 and System x3950 X5 - Added support to activate FPGA updates with a warm boot - Added support for AC power metering and AC power capping on single node System x3850 X5 and System x3950 X5 - Added support to improve permit early power on support - Add support to report the version information for updates that have been flashed but not yet activated - Added support to report an FPGA firmware mismatch
Version 1.12, YUOO67C Problems(s) Fixed: - Adjust the Planar VBAT voltage threshold in HS22 Enhancement: - Added support for the System x3620 M3 - Added support for DC power supplies in the System x3550 M3 and System x3650 M3
Version 1.11, YUOO56O Enhancements: - Improved ABR handling to prevent invalid ABR behavior
Version 1.10, YUOO57J (released for HS22 only) Problem(s) Fixes: - Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports a Processor 1 (CPU 1) internal error
Version 1.10, YUOO57H Problem(s) Fixed: - Made changes to improve the robustness of firmware update operations. - Corrected an LDAP authentication problem. - Corrected a problem where SNMP settings could be lost after updating the firmware. - Enable ssh by default. - Permit the Adavnced Setting Utility to enable or disable ssh. - Added support for logging a message when the blade CPU is not compatible with the chassis' blower capacity - Permit the realtime power management controller firmware to be flashed to an earlier level. - Corrected a problem that prevented the remote presence function from working with network address translation - Fixed an issue where blades would throttle/hang when chassis power supply is removed Enhancement: - Added support for the System x3550 M3, System x3650 M3, System x3500 M3, System x3400 M3, System x iDataPlex dx360 M3, and the HS22V blade - Enhanced power measurement and capping capabilities in support of xSmartEnergy control - Increased support for the number of DIMMs from 12 to 18
Version 1.09, YUOO56K Enhancement: - Added support for the System x3850 X5 and the System x3950 X5
Version 1.08, YUOO48F Problem(s) Fixed: - Made changes to improve the robustness of firmware update operations. Limitations: Limitations for versions 1.07 and 1.08: If you are down-leveling the IMM firmware to a version older than 1.07 and the IMM firmware is currently at version 1.07 or 1.08, you must remove AC power from the server before performing a server reboot.
Version 1.07, YUOO48E Prerequisites: IMPORTANT: This firmware update contains changes to permit servers ========== to be powered on sooner after plugging them into AC power. Before installing UEFI with firmware that supports the early power on changes, be sure to update the IMM with this firmware version. UEFI Firmware with early power on support: BladeCenter HS22 UEFI Build P9E131A or newer System x3550 M2 UEFI Build D6E131C or newer System x3650 M2 UEFI Build D6E131C or newer System x3200 M3 UEFI Build GYE129A or newer System x3250 M3 UEFI Build GYE129A or newer System x3400 M2 UEFI Build Y4E131B or newer System x3500 M2 UEFI Build Y4E131B or newer System x iDataplex dx360 M2 UEFI Build TME132A or newer Problem(s) Fixed: - Corrected an Ethernet bug that caused network packets to be dropped - Changed the firmware to improve server performance when the Ethernet over USB interface is enabled - Corrected an intermittent problem where some of the IMM interfaces would not function after flashing the IMM with new firmware - Corrected a problem where LDAP users in nested groups are not permitted access to the IMM - Corrected a problem where the fault LED is not lit on the HS22 server when a hard drive is removed - Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports faults when the server is power cycled (for example, a loss of redundancy or a critical fan fault, or a processor is operating in a Degraded State, etc...) - Corrected a problem where the server would sometimes hang at checkpoint 'E8' - Changed the firmware to light the Information LED if the primary UEFI bank becomes corrupted - Corrected a problem that prevented the Remote Disk on Card feature from properly working - Corrected a problem that prevented an HS22 server with a full configuration from powering on - Changed the firmware to send processor information to the Advanced Management Module for display - Corrected a problem where faults for fan numbers 2 and 4 for the System X3200 M3 were swapped - Corrected a problem where the IMM firmware could corrupt itself over time Enhancements: - Changed the firmware to permit servers to be powered on sooner after plugging them into AC power - Improved the performance when displaying pages on the web interface - Added support to permit management traffic over the daughter cards in the HS22 server
Version 1.06, YUOO39B Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 4251, 4252, 4261, 7327, 7328
Version 1.05, YUOO32F Limitations: Problem(s) Fixed: - This update package contains updated Management Information Base files for use when managing the server through the IMM's SNMP interface - Fixed a problem where user accounts and settings could become lost - Improved performance when changing settings through the web interface - Corrected a problem where some configuration settings were lost after flashing the IMM with new firmware - Improved the wording of messages in the Chassis Event Log - Restored the ability to the IMM SNMP interface to add or remove user accounts and to set the account security level - Corrected a problem that prevented some configuration settings from being set through the Advanced Setting Utility (ASU) - Fixed a problem that prevented a user from specifying an email alert recipient with a hyphen in the name - Fixed an IMM flash update problem where the IMM erroneously reports a CPU Configuration error and/or illuminates the fault LED on the HS22 Blade Server with no corresponding entry in the Advanced Management Module log - Fixed an IMM flash update issue which can result in blades never completing the Discovery state Enhancement: - Added support for the BladeCenter PCIe Expansion module 3 - Added support for servers running real-time Linux - Enhanced the automatic recovery of communication errors in BladeCenter - Added the ability to configure a hostname for SNMPV3 traps, rather than just an IP address
Version 1.04, YUOO24I Problem(s) Fixed: - This is a critical update for x3550 M2 and x3650 M2. It corrects a possible problem that can occur when adding options such as memory, hard drives, and Central Processing Units (CPUs), and makes the system may become unresponsive. In some cases the server cannot power on again, or network connectivity to the Integrated Management Module is not possible. The problem may also occur when rebooting the IMM while the system is powered on with certain hardware configurations. - Replaced the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf and device.cat in the IMM firmware update package for Windows. The new files are used to workaround a potential performance issue when the IMM's Ethernet over USB is enabled. Enhancement: - Added support for different hard drives - Added support that enables the Advanced Management Module to display CPU information for the HS22 blade.
Version 1.03, YUOO23C Problem(s) Fixed: - Removed the empty virtual drives that were presented to the server by default. Virtual drives are now not presented to the server unless media is present and mounted from the Remote Control client. Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7836, 7837, and 7839
Version 1.02, YUOO19G Problem(s) Fixed: - Corrected a problem where a critical fan fault was erroneously logged when powering off the server
Version 1.01, YUOO19E Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7946, 4198, 7947, 4199, 7321, 6380, 7323
Version 1.00, YUOO18D - Original Release - Supports Machine Types 7870, 1936
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Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot Change History
Version 9.27, Build ID DSYTA7 o New System Support: o New Operating System support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: Refer to readme o Functional change: o Dependencies: o Special usage: - IMMv1 system 2012 4Q-LFC
Version 9.26, Build ID DSYTA6G o New System Support: o New Operating System support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: DSA Performance Optimization o Limitations: Refer to readme o Functional change: o Dependencies: o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12C
Version 9.21, Build ID DSYTA1U o New System Support: o New Operating System support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: 1.Recovered LSI Rawdata: "MegaCli -FwTermLog -Dsply -aALL" o Enhancement: o Limitations: Refer to readme o Functional change: o Dependencies: o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12B Plus
Version 9.20, Build ID DSYTA0R o New System Support: x3530 M4 (7160) x3630 M4 (7158) x3750 M4 (8722, 8733) HS23E (8038, 8039) Flex System x220 Compute Node (7906, 2585) o New Operating System support: vSphere Hypervisor 5.0u1 with IBM customization o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR 05819,YL2,760 An error occured during the execution of DSA on Windows, DSA exits with an error at the eventlog plugin.
o Enhancement: o Limitations: Refer to readme o Functional change: 1. Add HW remote presence key collection for High volume systems. o Dependencies: o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12B
Version 9.07, Build ID DSYT9CA o New System Support: x3750 M4 (8722, 8733) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 9.06, Build ID DSYT9BC o New System Support: Flex System x220 Compute Node (7906) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 9.05, Build ID DSYT9AA o New System Support: x3630 M4 (7158) x3530 M4 (7160) x3100 M4 Refresh1 (2582) x3250 M4 Refresh1 (2583) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 9.04, Build ID DSYT99E o New System Support: Flex System x240 Compute Node (8737, 8738, 7863) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies:
Version 9.03, Build ID DSYT98I o New System Support: HS23E (8038, 8039) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies:
Version 9.02, Build ID DSYT97C o New System Support: iDataPlex dx360 M4 server/2U chassis (7912/7913) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Functional change:
Version 9.01, Build ID DSYT96D o New System Support: x3500 M4 (7383) x3550 M4 (7914) x3650 M4 (7915) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage: o Special usage:
Version 9.00, Build ID DSYT95W o New System Support: BladeCenter HS23 (7875) BladeCenter HX5 (7873, 1910) Flex System x240 Compute Node (8737, 8738, 7863) Flex System Manager Node (8735) x3500 M4 (7383) x3550 M4 (7914) x3630 M4 (7158) x3650 M4 (7915) x3690 X5 (7192, 7147) x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 (7143, 7191) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR 24817,8QG,000, PMR 30680,499,000 After kicking off DSA on one of the management nodes (x3650 M2) of SONAS 1.2(RHEL5 based), the node became unresponsive and dropped out of the cluster.
2. PMR 53575,000,834, PMR 05961,YL4,760 After running DSA, when using linux dump command on a DDS5 usb internal tape drive attached in x3650M2 backup speed becomes very slowly or failed.
3. PMR 26905,095,866 Running DSA 4.0 as well as DSA 3.4 on x3850 X5 the server is freezing, users have to reboot the server.
4. DSA 4.00 and previous version segmentation fault issue
6. PMR 15086,OTH,760 DSA 9.00 with --no-imm-lan option does not work correctly on RHEL5.3. The USB port state is changed during the execution of DSA.
o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: 1. Add GUI and CLI menu for Features on Demand (FoD) Activation Key Management o Special usage:
Version 4.02, Build ID DSYT92I o New System Support: iDataPlex Direct Water Cooled dx360 M4 server o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 4.01, Build ID DSYT92H o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage: - 2011 4Q lifecycle
Version 4.00, Build ID DSYT91S o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR 15065,OTR,760 On Unisys ES7000 or x3850 X5, the Memory Card number with failed DIMM can not be reported in IPMI Eventlog if the Memory Card is bigger than 4.
o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: 1. Added > 1TB memory test support o Special usage: - 2011 ToolsCenter 11D
Version 3.48, Build ID DSYT89PUS o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage: - 2011 3Q lifecycle
Version 3.47, Build ID DSYT89LUS o New System Support: x3100 M4 (2582) x3250 M4 (2583) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 3.46, Build ID DSYT89GUS o New System Support: System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 (6391) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 3.45, Build ID DSYT89EUS o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage: - x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 (7143, 7191) EXA scaling
Version 3.43, Build ID DSYT87HUS o New System Support: BladeCenter HX5 (7873,1910) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 3.43, Build ID DSYT87FUS o New System Support: x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 (7143, 7191) x3690 X5 (7192, 7147) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 3.40, Build ID DSYT85T o New System Support: BladeCenter HS22 (1911) x3650 M3 (5454) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 3.30, Build ID DSYT80S o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: 1. Correct a problem with LSI MegaRAID reporting for IBM Service o Special usage:
Version 3.20, Build ID DSYT75X o New System Support: x3630 M3 (7377) x3690 X5 (7148, 7149) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: - If you have ServeRAID (M1015) SAS/SATA Controller, 46M0831 installed, you will need one of the following: - uEFI GYE133A or greater for x3200 M3 and x3250 M3 - uEFI Y4E145B or greater for x3400 M2, x3400 M3, x3500 M2 and x3500 M3 - uEFI D6E145C or greater for x3550 M2, x3550 M3, x3650 M2 and x3650 M3 o Functional change: 1. Add LSI Hard Disk Drive (HDD) diagnostic back for both the onboard SAS chip and ServeRAID o Special usage:
Verion 3.20, Build ID DSYT75U o New System Support: x3755 M3 (7164) o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Verion 3.10, Build ID DSYT70X o New System Support: x3400 M3(7378, 7379) x3500 M3(7380) x3550 M3 (7944, 4254) x3620 M3 (7376) x3650 M3 (7945, 4255) x3690 X5 (7148, 7149) x3850 X5 Standard Single-node and Multi-node models(7145, 7146) x3950 X5 Specially configured Database Engine models (7145, 7146) iDataplex dx360 M3 (6391) HS22V (7871,1949) HX5 (7872, 1909) o New server options support: Emulex 10Gb/s Fibre Channel over Ethernet Dual Channel Converged Network Adapter(LP21002) Emulex PCI-e Gen2.0 Dual Port 10Gb NIC (49Y4250) 6Gb SSD HBA (46M0912) 6Gb SAS HBA (46M0907) Intel QuadPort Ethernet Server Adapter CFFh Intel Ethernet Daughter Card FCoE SRIOV Key (Ethernet) iSCSI Key (Ethernet) Secure Encryption HBA for 8Gb FC eHBA Emulex Brocade 4Gb FC HBA(59Y1992, 59Y1998) Emulex 2-Port 10Gb Multi-function IO Adapter (CFFh) (49Y4235) Brocade 10Gb Dual-port CNA (42C1820) Broadcom NetXtreme II 1000 Express Quad port Ethernet Adapter (49Y4220) Broadcom NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter (42C1780) MAX5 Memory Expansion Unit o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: 1. Add a new option --disable-imm-lan to take down IMM USB Over Lan interface when DSA complete. 2. Added ServeRAID data collection o Limitations: - The following function has been temporarily removed from DSA Preboot for both the onboard SAS chip and ServeRAID: - LSI Hard Disk Drive (HDD) diagnostic o Dependencies: - If you have ServeRAID (M1015) SAS/SATA Controller, 46M0831 installed, you will need one of the following: - uEFI GYE133A or greater for x3200 M3 and x3250 M3 - uEFI Y4E145B or greater for x3400 M2, x3400 M3, x3500 M2 and x3500 M3 - uEFI D6E145C or greater for x3550 M2, x3550 M3, x3650 M2 and x3650 M3 o Special usage:
Version 3.02.56, Build ID DSYT56e o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: - The following systems are supported when BoMC downloads the corresponding system enablement pack: HS22V (7871,1949) x3550 M3 (7944,4254) x3650 M3 (7945,4255) x3400 M3 (7378,7379) x3500 M3 (7839) dx360 M3 (6391) o Limitations: - No HDD diagnostics available - To ensure quality and stability of the DSA code, we have reverted some display functionality of RAID information to what was shown in previous versions of DSA. This affects RAID display on the following adapters: Megaraid 8480 Serveraid MR10i Serveraid MR10is Serveraid MR10m Serveraid MR10k Serveraid M1015 Serveraid M5014 Serveraid M5015 On these adapters, the RAID information is generated from the output of separate command line tools and the format may not match other output in DSA. Dependencies: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 3.00, Build ID: DSYT55a o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7327, 7328, 4251, 4252, 4261 o Limitations: - No HDD diagnostics available o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 1.16, Y4YT19AUS o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7839, 7836, 7837 o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 1.15, TMYT20AUS o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7321, 6380, 7323 o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 1.14, D6YT37AUS o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7946, 4198, 7947, 4199 o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 1.13, P9YT48AUS o New System Support: o New server options support: o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7870, 1936, 7809 o Limitations: o Dependencies: o Functional change: o Special usage:
Version 1.00 - Initial release
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uEFI Flash Update Version 1.20 (BuildID D6E162A) Change History
Version 1.20 - BuildID: D6E162A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: Enhancements: Limitations: Dependencies:
Version 1.19 - BuildID: D6E161A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fix string typo at POST. Enhancements: Limitations: Dependencies:
Version 1.18 - BuildID: D6E160A - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M03106A5_00000019 (Nehalem) and M03206C2_0000001A (Westmere) to address Intel Erratum BD132 and AAK167 for System Resets with 32-bit (PAE Enabled) Guest OS and VT FlexPriority enabled. For more information, refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21370. - Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M03206C2_0000001A (Westmere)to address Intel Erratum BD131 Intel Xeon X5675, X5687, X5690 6-core Westmere-EP Processors. For more information, refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21371. Enhancements: Limitations: Dependencies: Version 1.17 - BuildID: D6E159A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Updated README for new year 2013 - Fixed CPU C-state Limit ACPI C2_C3 test fail
Enhancements: - Added confirmation message for Reset System option - Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.50 - Improved handling of memory in high stress application/usage Limitations: Dependencies:
Version 1.16 - BuildID: D6E158A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Added Broadcom quad port ethernet (IBM PN is 49Y7948. ,FRU is 49Y7949.) detection to inform iMM increasing fan speed. - Change the 64 bit I/O resource to disable. Enhancements:
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Version 1.15 - BuildID: D6E157A - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fix the SMBIOS shows wrong information in type 41 - Fix the error on VMware Direct PASS function w/ VT-d enable
Enhancements: - Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.40 - Add power table for X5690 Processor. - Add VLAN ID support - Add Limit boot attempt support
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Version 1.14 - BuildID: D6E156B - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed iSCSI attempt could not be saved in Setup Menu. - Fixed Solaris 10 8/11(update 10)installed failed.
Enhancements: - Update iMM flash utility version to v1.12.12 - Upgraded SMBIOS type 9 and type 41 to version 2.6 - Added SMBIOS type 11 structure to support slot group/bus/device/function information. - Intel Microcode Update SRV_P_108
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Version 1.13 - BuildID: D6E154B - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Workaround for Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter to fix at x4 Lane Speed - Fixed Corrupted iSCSI Attempt List issue - Fixed iSCSI boot issue - Address a potential issue relates to direct device assignment in Intel Virtual Technology application
Enhancements: - F1 Network page update: categrized consistent MAC notation - Intel Westmere B_1 Microcode Update SRV_P_100 - Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.30 - Added CRTM Information at Setup Menu
Version 1.12 - BuildID: D6E153A - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fix no LEDs or Logs from CPU Type Mismatch.
Enhancements: - Support IPv6. - Enable power management tab for on board NIC under Windows 2003. - Add POST Attempts Limit in Setup Menu
Version 1.11 - BuildID: D6E150D - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed system stop booting when bluefield card installed in slot 5. - Fixed SMBIOS Type 11 UDI strings disappeared. - Disable propagation of Intel VT-d faults as fatal errors to avoid guest VM to cause the entire system to crash. - Fixed memory multi-bit error event can't be deasserted after re-enable - Fixed IMM Network Settings have not been saved if reset IMM immediately - Fixed iMM backup flashing behavior is misleading - Fixed hang when updating FLASH from version 1.02, 1.03, or 1.04 directly to version 1.10 Enhancements: - Implement Intel Specification update: increase peak-to-peak transmit voltage swing
Version 1.10 - BuildID: D6E150A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Update VPD extraction from IMM to strip trailing blanks from buildid Enhancements: - Update Intel 56xx Processor Microcode to version 0x00000013 - Add Out-of-band PXE Configuration - Renaming of output files to add version information. - Re-enable disabled DIMM while AC Power Cycle. - Reverse F1 Setup Event Log number order and change the number format.
Version 1.09 - BuildID: D6E149C - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Enhance performance for Intel NIC card. - Add 16th DIMM info in DMI table - To correct an Intel(R) Xeon(R) 5600 series processor's internal circuit marginality issue, that could cause false memory errors when the C6-state is enabled
Enhancements: - Update Intel Westmere Memory Reference Code to V2.21 - Update Intel Westmere QPI Reference Code to V1.85 - Add IMM IP6 enablement code to Setup
Version 1.08 - BuildID: D6E148B - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fix system can not use PXE BOOT in EFI mode - Fixed issue where UEFI SYSTEMS WITH HBAs AND > 2 TB LUN MAY HAVE DATA ERRORS. Please refer to RETAIN tip number: H16222 or MIGR-5084554 for additional details - Fix the iMM HostName can not be changed under uEFI setup menu. - Fix Memory DIMM configuration Error message. - Fix the information of DIMM 16 and 7 are incorrect in DMI Table - Fix the value of Thermal Mode can not be changed - Fix ASU default miss Sparing mode - Fix ASUTool will make system crash
- Fixed unable to enable boot ROM with uxdiag tool - Fixed PCI devices show as on-board - Change the QPI tap value for QPI performance issue - Fix Unsupported config on 16G DIMMs, system could not indicate config error. - Fix OS lag with 12 16GB DIMMs in RH5,Sles10. - Fix 16GB Quad rank DIMM can not be displayed correct information in uefi setting. - Remove "High Power Processor Check Required" event when 130W processor is installed.
Enhancements: - Enable spread spectrum function for Mirage Emulex 10G fiber adapter. - Add power table for 16GB DIMMs.
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Version 1.07 - BuildID: D6E145F - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Update Intel 56xx Processor Microcode to version 0x0000000C - Fixed issue where the system can hang following a UEFI flash, due to a numeric configuration setting getting corrupted when the new UEFI image no longer supports the value.
Enhancements: - Allow disabling of Intel 56xx Processor Data Reuse Optimization feature to improve performance for Enterprise workloads (settable by Advanced Setup Utility (ASU) only)
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Version 1.06 - BuildID: D6E145C - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - General # Early video shuts down during POST # SAS topology was ignored when it was available # VPD string content was not consistent across boot system firmware releases # Processor Turbo mode was not being enabled properly leaving it disabled - RAS # Incorrect DIMM is called out for double bit error in mirrored mode # Improve reporting of memory related CATERRs # Correct a potential memory error problem caused by demand scrubbing collisions # Incorrect message for SEL almost full event - Network # Hang during legacy PXE boot when MAC address is disabled in PXE configuration # PXE VLAN settings do not persist across boot cycles # PXE Boot error when PXE server is not the same server as the TFTP server # iSCSI boot errors when initiator/target names are longer than 72 characters - FLASH Update Package # UEFI FLASH update fails intermittently before transferring image to IMM
Enhancements: - Intel Xeon processor 5600 series support - Updrade TianoCore EDK support to version 1.05.05 - Update Intel Framework Code to Release 8.6.4.1.W1.0 - Update Intel QPI/Memory Reference Code to release P2.50 - Update Intel Memory Reference Code to V2.11 - Upgrade Broadcom NIC driver support to version T.5.0A.3.1 - Setup # Allow L1 power state to be disabled to improve system performance # Allow 2DPC support to be enabled from ASU # Improve several setup options displaying behavior # Add Quiet Boot selection
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Version 1.05 - BuildID: D6E131C - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Abnormal behavior after applying early power-on support
Enhancements: - Allow 2DPC support to be enabled from ASU
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Version 1.04 - BuildID: D6E131B - Critical ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - POST: # Hang during early POST (PEI) initialization # Hang during POST when power cycling systems - SMBIOS: # Invalid change in SMBIOS structure data occurs over AC power cycles # Incorrect status displayed in current usage of system slots information - RAS: # No usable memory causes system to reset and execute POST repeatedly # Incorrect slot number for SAS/SATA RAID riser-card - Setup: # Initial display of 'Adapters and UEFI Drivers' did not auto refresh # Execute Disable Bit setup menu setting had no effect # Administrative password dialog accepts 5 letter passwords # iSCSI CHAP password lenghts of 12 caused problems in the Setup browser # Incorrect Processor options display when setting power performance modes # Change Boot Order does not operate correctly # Power restore policy is not reset to default setting properly # C-states are exposed to OS when package limit is less than C-state # When enabling DIMMs, there is no prompt to save settings before exiting # Inproper message display when saving change for iMM subnet mask # System Event Log (SEL): + Unable to display a full SEL + Invalid event descriptions in SEL + Empty Extended Service Data records when injecting multi-bit memory errors into OS + SEL event log display shows incomplete BMC sensor events + Empty Event Data when front panel Video/USB cable loosened # Miscellaneous typographic errors and incorrect/misleading prompts/help text - Advanced Setup Utility (ASU): # Display of Devices and Option ROMs contained many unused entries # Advanced Setup Utility (ASU) is unable to update iSCSI.MacAddress parameter # ASU shows unsuppoted values of PackageCState - USB: # May not be able to boot a fixed disk in a USB enclosure # Miscellaneous problems when booting from legacy USB devices - pDSA: # Unable to boot when a Sandisk USB key is installed # Memory test only reports the first 256 correctable errors - Miscellaneous: # Reverse PCI slot number for riser-cards # On-board video fails during some legacy mode operations under UEFI # System had no video when booting with multiple add-in video adapters # Microsoft WLK Test Kit 1: WHEA Test failed # ACPI: + Processor C-State information was not visible # Network + When booting with iSCSI interface, system would not login to SAN unit + A PXE function could respone with a failure when there was no problem
Enhancements: - Update Intel UEFI/PIA Reference Code to version 8.6.4.P1 Thurley 1.0 - Enable early power-on support for IMM (requires future IMM update) - Improve early (PEI) video support for console messages - Improve DIMM SMBUS recovery mechanism to prevent possible bus hangs and loss of access to DIMM(s) during memory initialization. - Update SMBIOS Type 11 strings with addition descriptive text - Update memory PFA conform with internal standards - Setup: # Allow user to: + Enable/Disable legacy USB 2.0 + Enable/Disable ACPI C2 (CPU C3) state + Select PCIe Gen1/Gen2 configuration per slot (add-in options only) # Add support for controlling UEFI PCI Option ROM execution # Improve 'look and feel' - Support: # Two DIMMs/channel @ 1333 MHz (qualified DIMMs only)
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Version 1.03 - BuildID: D6E128A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Boot Selection/Manager: # System hangs upon entering 'Start Options' # Boot list disappeared after deleting a WOL boot item - Power Management: # An error in power throttling tables that prevented operation at 100% power - RAS: # CRTM error messages had no useful description text # No indication of booting with a non-production signed CRTM build # Multiple error events were logged for single-bit error injected into the OS # System reported a 'Failed to boot 3 times' error when a power loss occurred after a Wake-On-Lan (WOL) boot request # System was forced to go into setup after a 'Failed to boot 3 times' error instead of booting with default values. # When an ABR condition occurred, the backup image failed to display the 'F3' option to switch back to the primary image. # System Event Log (SEL): + System hung when attempting to view SEL - Setup: # PCIeGenSelection setup menu setting had no effect # HyperThreading Enable setup menu setting had no effect # Processor C3/C6 power mode settings were coupled together incorrectly # UEFI network boot dialog did not work properly # Miscellaneous typographic errors and incorrect/misleading prompts/help text - Advanced Setup Utility (ASU): # iSCSI parameter updates from ASU failed when an IP address setting specified an invalid value. - Miscellaneous: # ACPI: + IBFT table contained erroneous information + P-States Table (PCD_) reported incorrect/invalid information to the OS # USB: + Legacy USB SMI handler caused system to hang during POST + Legacy booting of USB storage device based on Setup settings did not work + System failed to recognize and/or boot from some USB storage devices + Legacy USB devices were not always stable
Enhancements: - Setup: # Allow user to: + Select number of active cores in a CPU package (1/2/4) + Enable/disable onboard CDROM/DVD device + Enable/disable CPU prefetch setting # Improve 'look and feel' - Support: # Real Time OS (RTOS) in System Maintenance Manager (SMM) # Keyboard/mouse devices on legacy USB 2.0 controller
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Version 1.02 - BuildID: D6E126A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Correct abnormalities in SOL display when running pre-boot Diagnostics - Correct errors in the display of SEL error entries # Incorrect descriptions for IPMI error entries # Display of SEL full message when SEL is not full - Errors when PXE booting with a SAS adapter card installed in the system - Missing help text for Setup IMM configuration - Correct video display problem when installing SLES 11 - Correct a problem setting Setup PackageCState option via ASU - Force reservation of SATA/IDE interrupt even if no hard drive is installed - Add RTOS table to CSM EBDA to support RTOS - Correct improper handling of an interrupt shared with an IDE device interrupt - Correct inability to set 'Physical Presence' for TPM updates
- Update the PXE TFTP_GET_FILE_SIZE API interface to return a proper size value instead of a 'load error' response - Correct a problem in which WOL boot options could not be configured - Correct inconsistent text displayed for some SEL messages - Fix an error reporting problem in which PCIe errors in some slots were not being reported. - Correct text errors in security information panel displays - Correct simultaneous display of BDS hot keys and password dialog - Correct a problem where boot order information from ASU was not being accepted - Correct a program exception which occurred during boot option configuration - Correct a CSM problem in which the network option ROM is being called with an invalid parameter
- Correct a PCI device problem where an unused base address register on a device could cause the resource allocation algorithms to fail resulting in a system hang.
- Add a setup option to allow disabling of processor execution.
Enhancements: - Update Intel CPU microcode to release 0011 - Update Intel QPI/Memory Reference Code to release 1.05 - Add setup options to support selection of system power profiles - Add setup option to allow disablement of USB 2.0 support - Add basic video support during PEI boot phase - Update memory error handling support for Pre-boot Diagnostics - Add WHEA error log support
- Improve reliability of memory configuration updates
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Version 1.01 - BuildID: D6E124A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates) ------------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - FLASH utility (iflash, lflash, wflash) problems which caused: # an error 15 when updating host system firmware to a previous level of the firmware. # the MEM and CNFG error lights to be turned on after an update - The default setup value for an iSCSI option was invalid - An SMBIOS table problem which caused the Windows HCT to fail - Interrupt routing was not valid for VMWARE 4.0 - Erroneous disablement of some DIMM's during POST. - Sub-optimal setting for chipset control parameters - USB errors when installing Windows 2003 - Errors when using SOL to view the IMM System Event Log - Legacy (CSM) iSCSI does not support all defined boot attempts - Failure to report ACPI/WHEA messages after fatal PCI errors - Errors when reading DVD media for some drive/media combinations - Long delay at splash screen during POST when iSCSI DHCP enabled - missing ACPI IBFT table entry when booting a legacy OS
Enhancements: - Enable user control of USB-EHCI enabling via ASU - Improve system security: # Lock SMRAM for updates after POST # Update settings for chipset SMRAM control registers - Improve RAS support: # Improve DIMM error handling # Automated disabled DIMM recovery # Add error messages for PCI option ROM errors # Improve IMM SEL display presentation # Enable error reporting for chipset thermal alerts - Increase available high Post Memory Manager (PMM) space - Update onboard Broadcom 5709 UEFI driver to level 4.6.35