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Express5800/D120h
System BIOS F19
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Software name : Express5800/D120h
System BIOS update module
Models : Express5800/D120h
Operating System : This software supports offline update
- update with CD/DVD media
Target Users : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type : System BIOS
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[ About the software ]
The Express5800/D120h System BIOS update module supports the following
functional enhancement in the Express5800/D120h models:
- Fix Intel SPS firmware for security issues below.
CVE-2017-5706 http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5706
CVE-2017-5709 http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5709
- Support static network interface name (Predictable Network Interface Name)
in Linux(R) OS.
- Fix rarely possible watchdog timeout at system boot.
- Fix issue [N8171-32] and [N8171-34] monitors can't show screen.
- Add [IMC Interleave] menu in BIOS SETUP utility.
- Improve not to show [Turbo Mode] and [Hyper-Threading] setting in BIOS SETUP
menu for [N8101-1092] and [N8101-1093] processors which don't support Turbo
Mode or Hyper-Threading.
** Attention in general **
* BIOS SETUP menu setting will be changed to the default setting after you use
this software. Please backup BIOS SETUP setting with "BIOS SETUP Backup/
Restore Tool" attached to the product. And also please restore setting after
BIOS update.
Please refer readme file attached with BIOS SETUP Backup/Restore Tool for
the detail.
* Incorrect update could result in the problems such as failure to boot the
system. Update the system following the instructions in this document to
prevent the error in operation. Unexpected accidents such as power failure,
lightning strike, interrupt and noise during the system update may damage
the device or make the system malfunction in the worst case. Be noted that
you may need to pay for the repair fee for the above cases.
* When Windows(R) BitLocker(TM) function is set to "Enabled", update the
system BIOS after making the function "Disabled". Then make the function "
Enabled" after update and reboot of the system. If you update the system
BIOS without making the function "Disabled", you may need the recovery
password when you boot the system.
* "Virtual Media" is not available during update the system BIOS. Run the
System BIOS Update Program after making change to "disconnect" the Virtual
Media once.
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[ Target Users for Update ]
This software is available for the users who use the following models with the
following BIOS Version.
- Models to be supported
1. Express5800/D120h
- BIOS Versions to be supported
1. F16
Note: You do not need to update the system BIOS when its version is newer
than the above version since it has already included the equivalent
enhancements and modifications.
Be sure to check the BIOS Version with the following procedures.
<BIOS Setup Utility>
1. Power on the system and the contents of process by
POST(Power On Self-Test) will be shown on the screen. After a short
time, the following message will appear. Start BIOS SETUP by pressing
<DEL> key.
"Press <DEL> to enter SETUP"
2. The BIOS Version will be shown on the screen when the cursor is on main
menu.
Note: Move a cursor with left or right key at the position of "Save & Exit"
and choose "Discard Changes and Reset", and please finish a BIOS SETUP.
Note: Refer to "Details of System BIOS" in the chapter of "Convenient
Features" in the maintenance guide for details of BIOS SETUP setting.
<Windows(R) OS>
1. Hold down the <Windows(R)> key and press <R> key.
2. In the "Run" dialog box, type "msinfo32" and then click OK.
3. After "System Information" has started, select "System Summary".
4. Check the BIOS version by the profile of "BIOS Version/Date".
Be certain to read carefully the following NEC software license agreement
before applying this software update module. If you can not agree to the terms
of the agreement, do not download this software. By downloading the software
you will be bounded by the terms of the agreement.
[User License Agreement]
NEC Corporation ("NEC") grants you the right to use the software program
("Software") under the terms and conditions of this Agreement only in the
country in which you acquired the Software. You shall agree to all provisions
of this Agreement and assume responsibility for selection, installation, use
and effect of the Software purchased for your desired effect.
1. Terms
1.1 This Agreement shall come into force on the date of your receipt of the
Software.
1.2 You may terminate the license granted hereunder by notifying us in writing
at least one month prior to the desired termination date.
1.3 NEC may terminate the license granted you hereunder at any time if you
fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1.4 The license to the Software shall remain in force until the license is
terminated on the date set forth hereunder.
1.5 Upon termination of the license, other rights granted you hereunder shall
also be terminated. You must destroy or dispose of the Software, any copies
of the Software and manual and other materials provided with the Software.
2. Copyright
2.1 The Software shall solely be used in the NEC Express5800 servers.
2.2 NEC grants you the right to use the Software only in the country in which
you acquired the Software in accordance with the conditions of the
preceding paragraph.
3. Copying, altering, and combining of the Software
3.1 You may only make one copy of the Software solely for a backup purpose,
provided, however, that the copy of the Software is loaded into permanent
memory of the system. You may store the Software solely to prevent damages
or loss of the memory media.
3.2 You shall place the copyright notice and other legends on each copy of the
Software.
3.3 You may not use, copy, alter, combine, publish, reproduce the Software over
the Internet, or otherwise dispose of the Software except as provided in
this Agreement.
3.4 You may not copy, publish the manual or other related documentation
provided with the Software, or reproduce such manual and documentation over
the Internet.
3.5 No intangible property right to the Software shall be transferred to you.
4. Transfer
4.1 You may assign your rights granted hereunder to a third party only if all
conditions below are satisfied:
a. You shall assign and shall not retain this Agreement, the Software, all
copies of the Software, or the manual or other related documentation
provided with the Software.
b. The transferee agrees to this Agreement.
4.2 You shall not sublicense, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the
Software or the right of use to any third party except as provided herein.
5. Reverse compile
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise disassemble the
Software.
6. Limitation of warranties
6.1 The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. In no event
shall NEC be liable with respect to any claim by you on account of or
arising out of the use of the Software.
6.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in case NEC
makes any bug-fix version to the Software, NEC will, at its expense,
furnish you with such bug-fix version, update version, or information in
relation to such bug-fix or update version both in the source code form and
object code form, and such bug-fix version or update version shall be
considered as the licensed Software.
7. No liability
In no event shall NEC be liable for any indirect or consequential damages
or loss of profit or damages based on any third party claim, even if NEC
has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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BIOS Update Procedure
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- Procedure at Offline
1.Download the module into any directory of hard disk.
2.Extract the module into any directory.
3.The software and README file will be extracted into the folder.
4.Execute the System BIOS Update following the README file.
You can refer to the README file by Notepad of Windows(R) OS.
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[Revision history]
01/26/2018 F19
- Fix Intel SPS firmware for security issues below.
CVE-2017-5706 http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5706
CVE-2017-5709 http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5709
- Support static network interface name (Predictable Network Interface Name)
in Linux(R) OS.
- Fix rarely possible watchdog timeout at system boot.
- Fix issue [N8171-32] and [N8171-34] monitors can't show screen.
- Add [IMC Interleave] menu in BIOS SETUP utility.
- Improve not to show [Turbo Mode] and [Hyper-Threading] setting in BIOS SETUP
menu for [N8101-1092] and [N8101-1093] processors which don't support Turbo
Mode or Hyper-Threading.
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third-party software developer. All other contents mentioned herein are
copyright of their respective owners.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Linux(R) is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and
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