Intel LWK2LC3U4880A Server System UEFI SUP 2X.01.0062

Versions:

- System BIOS - 2X.01.0062
- ME Firmware - 04.03.03.260
- BMC Firmware - Purley_2.21.3b847efd
- FRUSDR - S9200WK_0.22_FRUSDR

BMC Changes:

- EWS: It can not send the SNMP alert packages to destination IP
- Unable to change property "BootSourceOverrideEnabled" from "Continuous" to "Disabled"
- Username or password length is abnormal when create or modify.
- BMC Session ID hijacking flaw
- The latest BMC has no event log on EWS
- Username or password length is abnormal when create or modify
- Cannot change BMC KCS mode in BMC force-update mode.

BIOS Changes:

- User configuration page is hidden after setting BMC KCS to Restricted Mode
- Single reboot to update BIOS, FD, ME & BMC: Current design requries 3 reboots to update FD, BIOS and ME. Unacceptable customer experience. Need to reduce to one boot only.
- Restrict Update Nvram support for DC requirement
- OOB update caused system be in reboot loop under restricted/Deny all mode
- All BIOS knobs impacted by KCS will show up when load BIOS default via pressing F9 under Restricted/Deny All Mode
- Sensor failure-LBG Temp – Asserted during OOB ME FW update from EWS.
- There is unsupported BIOS Variable Value “Serial Port B” for Console Redirection on Server Management of EWS.
- There are 7 PSIRT BIOS security issues reported on R15 code base
- BIOS / ME / FD image still can be updated via OOB feature when the mismatch type is selected
- ME Update system reset when using OFU build 14.1 Build 21 with WW18 BKC - same on WFP
- DIMM Thrm Mrgn 5,6,7,8 sensors showing "no reading" state.

FRUSDR Changes:

- VDDQ tolerance changed to +/- 17.5%
- VCCIO tolerance changed to +/-17%
- 5VSby tolerance changed to +/-14%
- Averaging set to enable for each power rail sensing.

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

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