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Express5800/R120g-1M
Express5800/R120g-2M
System BIOS 5.0.8023
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Software name : Express5800/R120g-1M, Express5800/R120g-2M
System BIOS update module
Models : Express5800/R120g-1M
Express5800/R120g-2M
Operating System : This software supports offline (update with CD/DVD media)
and the following OS.
- Windows Server(R) 2008 R2
- Windows Server(R) 2012
- Windows Server(R) 2012 R2
- Windows Server(R) 2016
- Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 6
- Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 7
Target Users : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type : System BIOS
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[ About the software ]
The Express5800/R120g-1M, Express5800/R120g-2M System BIOS update module
supports the following functional enhancement in the Express5800/R120g-1M,
Express5800/R120g-2M models:
- Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5-2600 v4 series family.
This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00115 and INTEL-
SA-00161 in Intel Corporation.
- Updated hardware initialization code.
** Attention in general **
* 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.
* This software does not support a virtualized environment such as hyper
visor, guest OS, etc. Please update either on the OS which this software
supports or with the method of offline update.
* If disabling USB port on OS by a security software setting or device
manager setting, etc, please release USB disable setting and enable USB
port before BIOS update.
* "Remote Media" is not available during update the system BIOS. Run the
System BIOS Update Program after making change to "disconnect" the Remote
Media once.(Except in case of offline update)
** Attention for Windows(R) OS environment **
* To use for this software will access to BMC(BaseboardManagementController),
"Starter pack" of EXPRESSBUILDER must have been installed.
* By the OS may leave the file media window. It can prevent to configure "
Turn off Autoplay".
** Attention for Linux(R) OS environment **
* To use for this software will access to BMC(BaseboardManagementController),
"OpenIPMI" package must have been installed and executed.
* By the desktop environment may leave the file media window. It can prevent
to turn off "browse or mount when insert media".
* This software does not support an environment that has all device files
/dev/sda to /dev/sdz. Please update with the method of offline update.
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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/R120g-1M
2.Express5800/R120g-2M
- BIOS Versions to be supported
1. 5.0.2008
2. 5.0.4013
3. 5.0.5016
4. 5.0.6018
5. 5.0.7021
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 by pressing
<F2> key.
"Press <F2> SETUP"
2. Select "System Management" after moving the cursor on the position of
"Server" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP.
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. Move a cursor with left or right key at the position of "Save & Exit"
and choose "Discard Changes and Exit", 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.
You can check the BIOS Version with the following procedure when you use
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".
You can check the BIOS Version with the following procedure when dmidecode
command is installed into your Linux(R) Operating System.
1. Activate the terminal such as xterm.
2. Execute the command as follows.
# /usr/sbin/dmidecode | less
Note: "#" shows prompt. You do not need to input "#".
3. Check the BIOS Version by BIOS Information->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.
[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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- 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.
- Procedure on Windows(R) Operating System
1.Log-in the system with a user with administrator privilege of the local
machine.
2.Download the module into any directory of hard disk.
3.Extract the module into any directory.
4.The software and READE file will be extracted into the folder.
5.Double-click BiosUpdate.exe in the directory.
For more information about the update procedure, please check the README file.
- Procedure on Linux(R) Operating System
1.Switch to root user such as the "su" command.
2.Download the module into any directory of hard disk.
3.Extract the module into any directory.
4.The software and READE file will be extracted into the folder.
5.Add the execute authority to BiosUpdate.bin in the directory.
6.Lunch BiosUpdate.bin.
For more information about the update procedure, please check the README file.
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[Revision history]
08/02/2018 5.0.8023
- Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5-2600 v4 series family.
This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00115 and INTEL-SA-
00161 in Intel Corporation.
- Updated hardware initialization code.
03/13/2018 5.0.7021
- Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5-2600 v4 series family.
This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00088 in Intel
Corporation.
- Updated hardware initialization code.
- Added the menu of "Enhanced BIOS Lock".
Security > Enhanced BIOS Lock: [Disabled]/Enabled
When "Enabled" is selected, the flash memory of system is protected
prior to execution of Option ROM during POST.
- Updated the System BIOS Update Program. It supports the following OS.
- Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 7.4
04/07/2017 5.0.6018
- Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5-2600 v4 series family.
- Updated hardware initialization code.
- Improved that the following setting for PCI 2C and 2D Slot can be changed in
BIOS SETUP,when the system has a single processor and one of N8116-45,
N8116-46 or N8116-49 riser card.
- PCIXX Slot Option ROM
- PCIXX Slot Link Speed Limit
- Updated Off-line Maintenance Utility to Ver.1.108.010 in Offline tools.
10/17/2016 5.0.5016
- Supported Windows Server(R) 2016.
- Updated hardware initialization code.
- Updated Server Configuration Utility to Ver.2.002.001 in Offline tools.
- Updated Off-line Maintenance Utility to Ver.1.108.007 in Offline tools.
06/06/2016 5.0.4013
- Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E5-2600 v4 series family.
It meets a requirement of VMware(R) Knowledge Base (2146388).
- Updated hardware initialization code.
- Updated Server Configuration Utility to Ver.2.002.000 in Offline tools.
- Fixed the issue that the system operating frequency is reduced by a power
capping function in rare cases when GPU(NVIDIA(R) Tesla(R) K80 etc.) is
installed on it.
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