Intel MCB2208WFHY2 Server System UEFI BIOS/Firmware 02.01.0011

Versions:

- System BIOS - R02.01.0011
- ME Firmware - 04.01.04.339
- BMC Firmware - 2.42.d0b788a4
- FRUSDR - 1.99
- Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Firmware (DCPMM) - 01.02.00.5417

BIOS Changes:

- Rename BIOS ID from 0X.02.0225 to R02.01.0011
- HSD-ES: NA, Fix ISS sync between BIOS and BMC
- HSD-ES: 1507819944, Fix password mismatched bug
- HSD-ES: 14010920676, RAID module RMS3HC080 and Software RAID RSTe can't work together in legacy mode
- HSD-ES: 16010688351, Replace BIOS RAID Option "Intel RSTe" to "Intel VROC"
- HSD-ES: 2103626900, Fix incorrect behavior after injecting PCIe CE/UCE on Port C
- HSD-ES: 1507176793, Hardware P States disable function invalid when set "Hardware P States disable +Active PBF enable" in BIOS.
- HSD-ES: 1507588040, Fix Incorrect RMRR of Raid Card (RMS3HC080) in DMAR
- HSD-ES: 1507243669, Fix Incorrect Console Redirection Display of 10031
- HSD-ES: 2103626914, Add 3 invalid DCPMM config and change "promotewarning" to false by default.
- HSD-ES: NA, Fix PC IssCapable cannot be changed back to 0
- HSD-ES: Change copyright to 2020.

BMC Changes:

- Redfish - The action to update BIOS via Redfish fail in Purley_2.34.c46c1f89
- When enable the LAN Failover and bond all the 3 channels, then it can not ping through the BMC
- RedFish POST action - when appying Power Off to already Powered Off system BMC responds with inproper status code and message
- Occur Redfish Schema Errors using DMTF test
- Redfish - The status code return 200 OK when the number of simultaneous subscriptions exceeding the limit of the implementation
- POST with FW Update action and empty payload returns incorrect return Status Code
- There are many code descriptions missing under the EWS->System Diagnostics->Post codes
- When change Legacy VGA Socket to 0x02(CPU Socket 2) in the EWS, the SUT will always reboot automatically.
- System restarts when FAN_TACH is 0 RPM on customer's chassis environment
- Redfish - When creating a new user successfully, the status code should return 201 Created, while actually return 200 OK
- Redfish - Get an error of use DELETE method to send the request 4th times with below link "https://SUT IP/redfish/v1/EventService/Subscriptions/{ID}"
- BIOS Configuration - Some variable show in EWS BIOS configuration but canâ€t map it in BIOS setup menu.
- The EWS shows Exit air temperature unknwon
- RedFish Patch action - Indicator LED "Lit" request response is invalid
- RedFish Patch action -changing BootSourceOverrideTarget on ComputerSystem response is invalid

FRUSDR Changes:

- HSD 2103631992 The BMC EWS WebUI copyright date still shows the 2019 year.

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 Purley_1.04.f80688d0.bin
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 <F2> Key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility
03. From the BIOS Setup Utility main menu, hit the <F9> key to load BIOS defaults
04. Hit the <F10> 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.