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NEC Express5800 Series
EXPRESSBUILDER Version E8.10-009.01
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<Name> EXPRESSBUILDER Version E8.10-009.01
<Model(s)> Express5800/R120h-1M, R120h-2M, R120h-1E, R120h-2E, T120h
Express5800/R110j-1
<Type> EXPRESSBUILDER
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<Description>
EXPRESSBUILDER is installed into Express5800 series server and it can install
OS easily and maintain the server.
Version E8.10-009.01: Updated to FW version 3.64.2
Read carefully the following agreement before downloading.
If you do not agree to the terms of the agreement, do not download this software.
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Usage (Updating FW)
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Please update the EXPRESSBUILDER according to the steps below.
Note: This update program does not work on iLO FW 1.xx. Run this program on iLO FW 2.xx.
- Checking version
[Using Local Console]
1. Run the System Utility from POST by pressing F9 key.
2. From [System Information] - [System Information] - [Firmware Information],
check EXPRESSBUILDER and BMC Firmware Version.
The BMC Firmware Version means iLO FW version.
[Using Remote Console]
1. Use the iLO web interface by referring to the iLO5 User's Guide.
2. From [Firmware & OS Software]-[Firmware], check the EXPRESSBUILDER and iLO5 Firmware.
If the EXPRESSBUILDER version is 3.64.2, the EXPRESSBUILDER is the latest version,
and you do not need to update the EXPRESSBUILDER.
If the iLO FW is 1.xx, you need to update to the iLO FW 2.xx in advance.
The iLO FW 2.xx is included in Starter Pack S8.10-009.01 or later.
- Preparing (creating update DVD):
1. Download files into any local folder on Windows environment.
2. Run e8.10-009.01.bat to create the ISO image file.
3. You can use the update DVD in one of following drives.
-- Virtual drive on remote console
-- Optical disk drive
See iLO5 User's Guide for details of Virtual drive and remote console.
Burn the ISO image file created at step 2 onto DVD-R as an ISO image when using an optical
disk drive.
- Updating:
1. Disable the secure booting.
Run System Utilities, and then proceed to Secure Boot Settings in System
Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Server Security.
2. If the iLO FW is 1.xx, update to the iLO FW 2.xx included in Starter Pack S8.10-009.xx by using offline mode.
3. Set the DVD created by "Preparing" into the server, or mount the ISO image file of
update DVD to a virtual drive when using remote console.
4. To run the "One-Time Boot", restart the server and press F11 key at POST.
5. From the menu, specify the drive that set the DVD at Step 3, and then the DVD will start automatically.
6. Wait until finishing updating without any operations (5~25 minutes).
Do not shut down or power off the server during updating.
7. The server will restart automatically after updating.
OS will start if an OS already has been installed.
8. Turn off the server, and then turn off AC power.
9. Wait for one minuite, and then turn on the server and run the EXPRESSBUILDER by pressing F10 key.
10. Click PERFORM MAINTENANCE, and then click System Erase and Reset.
11. Click EXPRESSBUILDER Preferences, and then click SUBMIT.
12. Click LAUNCH NOW.
13. After the erasing is finished, click REBOOT.
14. Press F10 key at POST to start EXPRESSBUILDER again.
15. The FIRST TIME SET UP WIZARD screen will appear.
Set your preference by referring the following supplement.
Supplement to Maintenance Guide
16. Install the latest Starter Pack according to the following website
after updating the EXPRESSBUILDER.
The version of Starter Pack that supported this firmware is S8.10-009.xx ('xx' is a two-digit number).
https://www.nec.com/express
- Related Links : Download
- Documents & Software
- (Select your server model)
17. Enable the secure booting if necessary.
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<Revision History>
2021/07/12 1st edition: Uploaded the E8.10-009.01.
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