Intel M50FCP1UR204 Server System UEFI BIOS/Firmware R01.01.0004

System Software Requirements:

- System BIOS: production version R01.01.0001 or later
- BMC Firmware: production version 1.34 or later
- CPLD: production version V2P2 or later

Versions:

- System BIOS: SE5C741.86B.01.01.0004
- ME Firmware: 06.00.04.0033
- BMC Firmware: 1.53
- FRU: 0.05
- CPLD: v2p8
- sysfwupdt.efi: Version 16.0.8

BIOS Changes:

1. First Production Release
2. Hsd-es: NA Change BIOS ID to SE5C741.86B.01.01.0004
3. Hsd-es: Fix processor information display error cased by pr39684
4. Hsd-es: 15013015241 Fix incorrect 8501 and 8502 error code caused by "WARN_DIMM_NOT_IN_DDRT_POR_DDR_TABLE".
5. Hsd-es: 15013024551 CPLD WD Reset for Retimer Update for SDP only
6. Hsd-es: 2103655983 CPLD will trigger OBB timeout when updating RTM FW over 25 minutes.
7. Hsd-es: NA Add VrocSwLicense Driver
8. Hsd-es: EGS-SPR Reduced UMA Based clustering modes per EGS population
9. Hsd-es: 16019805833 System Fails to boot with specific set of knobs changes from ITK
10. Hsd-es: 15012705004 Enhance SMBIOS Type 9 to support multiple PCI root port within the same slot
11. Hsd-es: 15012878351 Update BIOS Splash Screen file on DSG FCP/DNP.
12. Hsd-es: 22016516982 Expose "C1 Auto Demotion" in ITK
13. Hsd-es: Code Sync to IFWI 2023.07.2.03 Orange Release BIOS 9409.P28

BMC Changes:

- First Production Release
- Defect: [15013024578] [EGS][CCB3768] Get VROC software key level via 0x30 0x9d should be restricted to KCS channel and only available in POST phase (#186)" (#188)
- Defect: PSU Fan Speed 2 sensor is no reading with the 2100W Titanium PSU
- Defect: The ipmid command cannot be executed during the execution of the dump-jounal script.
- Defect: [15012885574] Sensor warning triggered on PVC when reading is 0
- Defect: [15013024578] [EGS][CCB3768] Get VROC software key level via 0x30 0x9d should be restricted to KCS channel and only available in POST phase (#186)
- Defect: [15013036205] During BMC reset stress test, BMC automatically downgraded to backup version.
- Defect: [2103657375] EWS customization bin file cannot be updated successfully.
- Feature: Only update CBB retimer 1.27.12 for DNP SDP image
- Feature: CBB retimer fw update to 1.27.12 (#69)" (#71)
- Defect: Drop files to the page to upload license failed.
- Defect: [2103655546] No sensor information is displayed on EWS with SDP BMC (#5)
- Defect: [2103657530] After setting 2 alert destinations , it can not sent test mail successful.
- Feature:Update ACCL FSC
- Defect: Modify the 74h, 78h and 9ch cmd for VROC key, add 9dh cmd.
- Defect: Modify the upload page of EWS for premium key.
- Defect: [15012822478] Fan PWM Offset is 20 by default, which it should be 0
- Defect: [CCB 3768] Support VROC Software Key, modify ipmid CMD 3eh 74h, 30h 9ch
- Defect: modify license upload URL for premium
- Feature: Add PSSF212202A.json for 2100W Titanium PSU
- Feature: Modify SPI filter rule to change the erase way after recovery Description: (#541)
- Feature: [CCB3768] add support of other type of key such as vroc (#6)

CPLD Changes:

- 1.475p4 about the FIFO revision back to 344p4 to avoid auto shutdown issue path: t0_watchdog_handler.h
- add/remove spi whitelist. 01h/35h/B1h/B5h add to whitelist; 35h/B1h remove to forbidden list spi_filter.sv
- smbus_filtered_relay / smbus_filtered_relay_2.sv
- Version changes to 0x1c(FCP v2p8), mailbox and SGPIO.
- CPLD RoT SVN value is 0x01 for production signed(mailbox 0x02).

FRU Changes:

- Change sysfwupdt.efi to 16.0.8
- Keep chassis/board/product info length to support maximum 32-byte-lenght data for field
- Change template field content back to 0.03

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 boot into uEFI shell
4. Access to the USB flash drive inserted and begin the update process running the Startup.nsh
5. Once BIOS update process has successfully completed, system will reboot automatically and will take around 13 minutes with the screen off and ID Led (Blue light) ON, once the ID and SYSTEM LED are off, the server will power on automatically.
6. After first reboot and post screen, the server could be rebooted a second time.

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. At the main menu verify the BIOS revision is correct
04. Move cursor to the SERVER MANAGEMENT menu and hit Enter
05. Move cursor to the SYSTEM INFORMATION Option and hit Enter
06. Verify the BMC Firmware revision is correct
07. Verify the ME Firmware revision is correct
08. Configure desired BIOS Option settings
09. Hit the F10 Key to Save Changes and Exit

UEFI sysfwupdt:

1. Power on system, press F2 enter BIOS setup and goto Main > PFR page, set PFR provision to enable.
2. Press F10 to save and reboot.
3. During POST, press F2 to enter BIOS setup again, goto Main > PFR page, PFR Provision change to grey and can't be chosen, PFR Provision Status change to Provisioned.
4. Copy the entire contents of the IWFI package to the HDD or USB flash drive. (All of the files in the package must reside in the same directory.)
5. Boot to UEFI Shell, then change the Shell to mapped device file system Example: Shell> fs0: (or fs1:)
6. Run UpdBIOS_FCP.nsh (or startup.nsh to full installation of the SUP).).
7. Reboot system after the update is completed.
8. Do NOT interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.

BMC

 Web Console update:
1. Open BMC Web Console and login
2. Go to Configuration > BIOS/IFWI Firmware Update
3. if desired select Recovery and/or Reset Immediately checkboxes
4. Choose the File (XXX_EBG_SPR_UpdateCapsule_prd.bin)
5. Upload
6. BIOS will be updated on the next reboot (if Reset Immediately checkbox was not selected).
7. Do NOT interrupt the BIOS POST during the first boot.

FRUSDR INSTALLATION:

1. Ensure BMC FW release v1.36-0 or later is pre-installed before attempting this FRU update.
2. Copy all of the files and directories of this zip to a USB key
3. Execute the following script to bring up the main FRU load menu: UpdFRU_FCP.nsh
4. If want to direct update FRU without prompt selection:fru_update_noprompt.nsh

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.