================================================================================ Release Notes for System BIOS Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.3M23 ================================================================================ [Software] Express5800/120Lj System BIOS update module [File Name] A4860023.EXE [Supported Models] Express5800/120Lj (N8100-1417F/N8100-1418F/N8100-1419F/N8100-1420F/ N8100-1445F/N8100-1417G/N8100-1418G/N8100-1419G/ N8100-1420G/N8100-1445G) [Users who need update] See below [Type of software] System BIOS [How to create] Self extract ================================================================================ [Software introduction] The System BIOS Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.3M23(hereinafter the "Software")supports the following functional enhancement in the NEC Express5800/120Lj models: - Supported Windows Server(R) 2008 - Updated critical microcode for DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series - Updated critical microcode for QuadCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series Note: - To prevent a system failure, please read this document carefully and follow the procedure for successful update. Should your system malfunctions or is powered off due to an unplanned event during update (for example, power blackout or cutoff, lightening, and noise), the system may be damaged and fails to operate normally. In this case, any remedial measures shall be taken at your expense. - Before considering the implementation of Windows Server(R) 2008, be sure to refer to the Hardware Information located in the NEC Express5800 Series Windows Server(R) 2008 Information pages for hardware configurations. - To use Windows Server(R) 2008, read thoroughly the Manual located in the NEC Express5800 Series Windows Server(R) 2008 Information pages prior to installation, so that no erroneous operation will be conducted. - If Windows(R) BitLocker(TM) is enabled on your system, please disable it temporarily during BIOS update. If you don't turn it off, you may need "recovery password" after BIOS update. - To prevent the operating system boot failure, please record and restore the boot order of BIOS Setup Menu. [ Users whose system needs to be updated ] Models with BIOS versions which fit the descriptions below will require BIOS updating. - Models 1.Express5800/120Lj N8100-1417F/N8100-1418F/N8100-1419F/N8100-1420F/ N8100-1445F/N8100-1417G/N8100-1418G/N8100-1419G/ N8100-1420G/N8100-1445G - BIOS versions 1. Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.2M20 2. Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.2M22 NOTE: If your BIOS version is later than the above, you do not need to update. Your current BIOS already includes the functionality that the latest update module will provide. Be sure to confirm your BIOS version by following the steps below: (1) Power on the machine. (2) When the following message appears, press the F2 key to start the BIOS Setup Menu. "Press <F2> to enter SETUP" (3) Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to [Server]. (4) Select the [System Management] sub menu and press the Enter key. (5) The software versions of your system will be displayed. (6) After confirmation of the software versions, press the ESC key and exit the [System Management] sub menu. (7) Move the cursor to [Exit], using the arrow keys. (8) Select [Exit Discarding Changes], and exit the BIOS Setup Menu. (*) Refer to the User's Guide for details on BIOS Setup. If you use Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000, confirm your BIOS version by following the steps below: 1) Click Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Information. 2) Select System Summary. 3) See BIOS Version for your BIOS version. If you use Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003, confirm your BIOS version by following the steps below: 1) Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Information. 2) Select System Summary. 3) See BIOS Version/Date for your BIOS version. If you use Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008, confirm your BIOS version by following the steps below: 1) Click Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Information. 2) Select System Summary. 3) See BIOS Version/Date for your BIOS version. 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. [ License Agreement ] NEC Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "NEC") grants you a personal and non-exclusive license to use the software (hereinafter referred to as the "Software") provided only on one machine at any one time. Under the following terms of agreement, NEC grants you the right to utilize this software program (hereinafter referred to as "Software"), but the customer will be bound to these to the terms. NEC will not be held liable for the use, installation, or the results of the use of the licensed program. 1 Period 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 Your rights to use the Software will continue until it is terminated in accordance with the provisions stated in this license agreement. 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 Usage right The Software shall solely be used in the NEC Express5800 server and workstation products that operate Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000, Windows Server(R) 2003, Windows(R) XP. 3 Copying, modifying, and combining 3.1 You are granted the permission to create one copy of the Software to use as a backup in case the program data becomes lost, damaged or destroyed. Once the Software is loaded into memory on a PC, a copy of the program may be stored only as backup incase the fixed memory of the PC becomes damaged or lost. 3.2 The copyrights and license agreement must be attached to all copies of the Software. 3.3 Unless otherwise specified in this user license agreement, you may not use, copy, alter the Software or combine it with another module. It may not reproduced in any publications or networks. The handling of the licensed program and/or documents must strictly follow the terms and conditions of this license agreement, and at no time shall it be handled in any other terms. 3.4 All related documents (e.g., manuals) provided with the Software may not be copied, altered or reproduced in any publications or networks, under any circumstances. 3.5 This user license agreement does not transfer the intellectual property of the licensed program to the user. 4 Transfer 4.1 All rights of this license agreement may be transferred to another party ONLY when the following conditions are satisfied: 4.1.1 All materials including the Software, all copies of the Software, this license agreement, and all other related documents are transferred to the other party, and no material concerning the licensed program is retained by you. 4.1.2 The recipient party agrees to conform to the terms of this user license agreement. 4.2 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, THE SOFTWARE OR RIGHTS FOR ITS USE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO A THIRD PARTY. ALL MATTERS CONCERNING THE TRANSFERRING OF THE RIGHTS AND PROGRAM MUST STRICTLY FOLLOW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. 5 Reverse compile You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise disassemble the Software. 6 Limitation of warranties 6.1 NEC MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONCERNING THIS SOFTWARE, AND WILL AT NO TIME, BE HELD LIABLE TO PAY FOR ANY EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE INCURRED, SHOULD A PROBLEM RESULT FROM THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. 6.2 Regardless of the terms stated above in term 6.1, upon correction of the Software errors (bugs), NEC may, at its own discretion, release an update patch for error-correction (hereinafter referred to as modification program), or information, including NEC approved method of error correction. The modification program provided to you will be regarded as the licensed program, and will follow the terms and conditions of this license agreement. 7 Limitation of liabilities 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. 8 Other restrictions The user must agree that any disputes concerning this user license agreement will be settled at the Tokyo district court as the exclusively appointed court. ================================================================================ BIOS Update Procedure ================================================================================ Perform the following procedure to extract the licensed software, and update your BIOS. [ Extraction procedure ] 1) Download "A4860023.EXE" to a folder in your hard disk drive. (e.g. C: ¥TEMP) 2) Stop all applications you are using. 3) Click Start - Run. 4) Enter "C:¥TEMP¥A4860023.EXE", and click OK. You will be prompted to select a folder in which the extracted files will be stored. The required software and explanation files will be extracted to that specified folder. The drive and folder names may vary by systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Revision history] 2008/02/28 Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.2M22 - Updated critical microcode for DualCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5200 series - Updated critical microcode for QuadCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor 5400 series - Fixed Memory Problem in Linux. The memory performance will degrade when becoming a high load in Linux. - Change Default setting of Boot order in BIOS Setup Menu. - Add USB HDD as 7th Device. - Change PCI BEV to 8th from 7th. (*)USB Flash is recognized as USB HDD, if the capacity is 1GB or more. USB Flash is recognized as USB KEY, if the capacity is less than 1GB. 2008/03/27 Phoenix cME(tm) TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.3M23 - Supported Windows Server(R) 2008 - Add the following BIOS Setup Menu for new feature of Processor. Main - Processor Settings - Hardware Prefetcher Main - Processor Settings - Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch - Fixed the processor clock display problem. The processor clock will not be correctly displayed in Windows Server(R) 2008, if the system is mounted QuadCore Intel(R)Xeon(R) Processor that supports N2 Ratio feature. - Fixed the problem system reset occurs in POST. The system reset will occur in POST, if the system is mounted 4GB Memory, and set "Extended RAM Step" as 1KB in BIOS Setup Menu. [Legal notices (trademarks and copyrights)] NEC Corporation and its third-party suppliers reserve the copyright to the Software. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, BitLocker are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company names and product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright NEC Corporation 2008 |