Intel S2600BPQR Server Board UEFI BIOS/Firmware 02.01.0017

Requirements:

Minimal version of current BIOS and Firmware are required to perform a new BIOS and firmware update. If you try upgrading directly from an older BIOS version to a new version but not meet firmware requirements, the upgrade may fail. Before you perform a new BIOS and firmware update, please verify current BIOS and firmware versions on your server systems. To update the system firmware stack to the versions included in this update package, the currently loaded system firmware stack on the system must meet the following:

System BIOS - 02.01.0016
ME Firmware - 04.01.04.804
BMC Firmware - 2.88.71773d70
FRUSDR - 1.49

If the system doesn't currently meet the BIOS and firmware requirements, you must download a previously-posted System Update Package (SUP) from Other Versions list of this web page and update the system to the preceding described firmware revisions before updating the system to the firmware stack included in your downloaded Firmware Update Package. Failure to get to the required firmware stack, may cause unexpected results.

Versions:

- System BIOS - 02.01.0017
- ME Firmware - 04.01.05.02
- BMC Firmware - 2.88.e172ff67
- FRUSDR - 1.49
- Intel Optane DCPMM - 01.02.00.5446

BMC Changes:

- Upgrade kernel to 4.9.377

FRUSDR Changes:

- 15012037399 change the BIOS Sensor from "ADDDC Error" to "ADDDC VLS Event".

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. Access to the USB flash drive insterted and begin the update process running the Startup.nsh
5. Systen will reboot automatically after the update process has successfully completed
6. If PMEM installed, run Startup.nsh a second time after the first reboot to upgrade PMEM Firmware and power cycle the system to allow PMEM load the new FW.

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

UEFI iFlash32:

1. Copy the entire contents of the zip file to the root of a USB flash drive
2. Boot to UEFI Shell, then change the Shell to the mapped device (USB flash drive) Example: Shell> fs0: (or fs1:)
3. Run updBIOS.nsh, updME.nsh, updFD.nsh and reset the system after each region upgrade
4. Reboot the system after the last upgrade is completed
5. Do NOT interrupt the BIOS POST during the first and second boot

BMC

 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_2.88.6999d21a.bin
5. Click upload. Progress and status will be shown as the update progresses

BMC 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

FRUSDR INSTALLATION:

1. Ensure BMC FW release 2.42 or later is pre-installed before attempting this FRU/SDR update.
2. Copy all of the files and directories of this zip file to a USB key, hard disk drive or floppy drive.
3. Execute the following script to bring up the main FRU/SDR load menu: updS2600WF.nsh
4. Select Option 1 to do the SDR update.
5. Answer the prompts, and the SDRs will be loaded

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.