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NEC Express5800/120Eh
NEC Express5800/120Gc
System BIOS 1.0.6G61
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Software name : NEC Express5800/120Eh, NEC Express5800/120Gc
System BIOS update module
Models : NEC Express5800/120Eh
NEC Express5800/120Gc
Target Users : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type : System BIOS
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[ About the software ]
The NEC Express5800/120Eh, NEC Express5800/120Gc System BIOS Update Module
supports the following functional enhancement in the NEC Express5800/120Eh, NEC
Express5800/120Gc models:
- Microcode update for DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series
- This update resolves an issue on the DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor
5100 series that could result in an application error, blue screen,
or other unpredictable system behavior under an unlikely and complex
sequence of conditions in 64bit mode.
- This issue does not occur in following environments
32bit OS environment
32bit applications in 64bit OS environment.
- Memory error detection functional strengthening.
Attention:
* 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.
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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.NEC Express5800/120Eh
2.NEC Express5800/120Gc
- BIOS Versions to be supported
1. 1.0.1G21
2. 1.0.4G31
3. 1.0.5G36
4. 1.0.5G39
5. 1.0.5G43
6. 1.0.5G46
7. 1.0.5G47
8. 1.0.5G49
9. 1.0.5G56
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.
Be sure to check the BIOS Version with the following procedures.
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 screen by
pressing <F2> key.
"Press <F2> to enter SETUP"
Note: In case the LOGO screen appears, you can change to the screen mode
which shows the above message by pressing <ESC> key.
2. Select "System Management" after moving the cursor on the position of
"Server" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP screen.
3. The BIOS Version will be shown on the screen.
4. Exit "System Management" screen with the <ESC> key after checking
the BIOS Version.
5. Terminate the BIOS SETUP screen by selecting "Exit Discarding Changes"
after moving the cursor on the position of "Exit" with the arrow key.
(*) Refer to "BIOS SETUP" in the chapter of "Hardware Part" in the user's
guide for details of BIOS SETUP setting.
You can check the BIOS Version with the following procedure when you use
Windows(R) OS.
1. Start "System Information".
(Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->System Information)
2. Select "System Summary".
3. 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 and
workstations.
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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Extract the software and update the system BIOS following the procedures below.
[Extraction Procedure]
1. Download the module into any directory of hard disk.
2. Extract the module into any directory.
3. The software and its procedure manual will be extracted into the forder.
You can refer to the procedure manual(README file) by Notepad of Windows(R)
OS. Execute the System BIOS Update following the manual.
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[Revision history]
01/20/2011 1.0.6G61
- Microcode update for DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series
- This update resolves an issue on the DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor
5100 series that could result in an application error, blue screen,
or other unpredictable system behavior under an unlikely and complex
sequence of conditions in 64bit mode.
- This issue does not occur in following environments
32bit OS environment
32bit applications in 64bit OS environment.
- Memory error detection functional strengthening.
11/16/2007 1.0.5G56
- Updated microcode for DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series
- Supported missmatch Processor Stepping function
for Dual Core Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series
05/18/2007 1.0.5G49
5G47->5G49
- Updated critical microcode
for DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series
- Fixed "Cannot disable the Option rom scan at some cards that have bridge".
Supported card is as below;
N8103-90 Disk Array Controller (for External SAS HDD)
N8103-91 Disk Array Controller (for Internal SAS HDD)
N8103-101 Disk Array Controller (SATA2)
N8103-103 Disk Array Controller (SATA2)
5G46->5G47
- Fixed "It will be system reset if it is waiting on the Password
input screen of Password on boot"
5G43->5G46
- Updated Onboard Video BIOS
5G39->5G43
- Supported DualCore Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5140
5G36->5G39
- Supported Intel(R) 5000 Series Chipset Memory Controller Hub B3 Stepping
4G31->5G36
- Updated Onboard SAS RAID BIOS
1G21->4G31
- Supported DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5100 series
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