================================================================================ Release Notes for System BIOS Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Server Release Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.0035 ================================================================================ [Software] NEC Express5800/110Ge System BIOS update module for Windows [File Name] W4960135.EXE [Supported Models] NEC Express5800/110Ge (N8100-1447F/N8100-1447G/N8100-1448F/N8100-1448G/ N8100-1449F/N8100-1449G) [Supported OS] As follows - Windows Server 2003 - Windows Server 2008 [Users who need update] See below [Type of software] System BIOS [How to create] Self executable ================================================================================ [Software introduction] The System BIOS Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Server Release Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.0035(hereinafter the "Software")supports the following functional enhancement in the NEC NEC Express5800/110Ge models: - Supported Windows Server(R) 2008 - Fixed the Default Boot order setting in the BIOS Setup Utility. If a bootable peripheral is installed, the peripheral is listed on the Boot priority order according to the factory setting. 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. This software does not support virtualization environment. [ Users whose system needs to be updated ] Models with BIOS versions which fit the descriptions below will require BIOS updating. - Models 1.NEC Express5800/110Ge N8100-1447F/N8100-1447G/N8100-1448F/N8100-1448G/ N8100-1449F/N8100-1449G - BIOS versions Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.0032 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: 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 Server(R) 2008, 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 update your BIOS. [How to update] 1) Log in as an authorized user. (If you have logged in as an unauthorized user, log out once and log in again as an authorized user.) 2) Download W4960135.EXE to a folder in your hard disk drive. (e.g. C: ¥TEMP) 3) Stop all applications you are using. 4) Click Start - Run. 5) Enter "C:¥TEMP¥W4960135.EXE", and click OK to start the BIOS update tool. 6) Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes to update your BIOS. A progress bar shows your update status. 7) When update is complete, the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" dialog box appears. Check "Yes, Now restart computer" and click the Finish button to reboot your system. Note: 1. The latest BIOS will take effect after you reboot your system. 2. BIOS update logs are stored in: %SystemDrive%¥Program Files¥NEC¥OnlineBiosUpdate 3. If your operating system is running in Safe Mode, you cannot update your BIOS. The drive and folder names may vary by systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Revision history] 2008/06/30 Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Server Release 1.0.0035 - Supported Windows Server(R) 2008 - Fixed the Default Boot order setting in the BIOS Setup Utility. If a bootable peripheral is installed, the peripheral is listed on the Boot priority order according to the factory setting. [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 |