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Express5800/R120i-1M
Express5800/R120i-2M
System ROM U46 v2.54 (01/09/2026)
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Software name    : Express5800/R120i-1M, Express5800/R120i-2M
                   System ROM (BIOS) update module
Models           : Express5800/R120i-1M
                   Express5800/R120i-2M
Operating System : This software supports offline update and the following OS.
                   - Windows Server(R) 2016
                   - Windows Server(R) 2019
                   - Windows Server(R) 2022
                   - Windows Server(R) 2025
                   - Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 8
Target Users     : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type             : System ROM
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[About the software]
The Express5800/R120i-1M, Express5800/R120i-2M System ROM (BIOS) update
 module supports the following changes in the Express5800/R120i-1M, 
Express5800/R120i-2M models:

Upgrade Requirement: Critical - Update to this version immediately.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.802 or later.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added CPU C1 Auto Demotion/ UnDemotion option in 
   Power and Performance Options menu(*1)
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options

 - Addressed an issue where the system might display spurious interrupt message
   during Linux boot up.

 - Addressed an issue where the system iLO Remote Console could become 
   unresponsive when a warning message appeared in RBSU.


  ** Program and data included in this software **
 Following program and data are included in this software.
 Use one of them according to the way of installation.
 After the update, the version will be: v3.62 (01/09/2026).

  a) ROM Flash Firmware Package
      \packages\OEM.U46_2.50_08_06_2025.fwpkg

  b) Executables for Windows(R)
      \packages\cp069612.exe

  c) RPM package for Linux(R)
      \packages\firmware-system-oem-u46-2.50_2025_08_06-2.1.x86_64.rpm

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[ Target Users for Update ]
This software is available for the users who use the following models with the
following System ROM version.

  - Models to be supported

     1. Express5800/R120i-1M
     2. Express5800/R120i-2M

  - System ROM Versions to be supported

     1. U46 v1.40 (04/28/2021)
     2. U46 v1.52 (09/22/2021)
     3. U46 v1.56 (11/29/2021)
     4. U46 v1.58 (01/13/2022)
     5. U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022)
     6. U46 v1.72 (02/02/2023)
     7. U46 v1.80 (07/05/2023)
     8. U46 v2.00 (03/06/2024)
     9. U46 v2.24 (10/04/2024)

Note: In case of using newer System ROM from the above version, it has already
      applied equivalent enhancements. Updating the System ROM isn't needed.

Be sure to check the System ROM version and date with the following procedures.
Select an arbitrary procedure and check the version before and after the update.

 ** System Utilities **

 You can check the System ROM version and date by the following procedure.

    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 is shown. Press <F9> key, "System Utilities" is started.

                        [F9] System Utilities

    2. After starting "System Utilities", select "System Information".

    3. Select "Firmware Information".

    4. Each firmware version is shown on the screen. The System ROM version and
       date can be seen at "System ROM" option.

  Note: After checking the System ROM version, press the <ESC> key or
        select "Exit" to exit the System Utilities.

  Note: About detail of "System Utilities" usage, refer to "1. System
        Utilities" section in the chapter of "Useful Features" of the
        maintenance guide.

 ** Windows(R) OS **

 You can check the System ROM date by a following procedure.

    1. Hold down <Windows> 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 System ROM version by the profile of "BIOS Version/Date".

 ** Linux(R) OS **

 You can check the System ROM date by a following procedure.

    1. Launch the terminal such as xterm.

    2. Execute the command as follows.

        # /usr/sbin/dmidecode | less

        Note: "#" means prompt. You do not need to input "#".

    3. Check the System ROM date by "BIOS Information->Release Date".

    Note: The dmidecode command has to be installed.

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 Notes
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  ** Notes in general **

  * Refer to "license_en.txt" about the user license agreement.

  * When you install the system ROM, the flashing mechanism writes over the
    backup ROM and saves current ROM as a backup, enabling you to switch easily
    to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for any
    reason. This feature protects the existing ROM version, even if you
    experience a power failure while flashing the ROM.

  * When Windows(R) BitLocker(TM) function is set to "Enabled", install the
    System ROM after making the function "Disabled". Then make the function
    "Enabled" after install and reboot of the system. If you install the system
    ROM 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 install either on the OS which this software
    supports or with the method of offline installation.

  * To meet firmware dependencies, you can update iLO5 firmware by latest
    Starter Pack. And you can update Innovation Engine(IE) firmware by latest
    "Server Platform Services(SPS) firmware update module and Innovation
    Engine(IE) firmware update module".
    You can download latest update module(s) from the following web site.
    https://www.nec.com/express
    ("Support & Downloads" of the page top - PCs & Servers - Servers - Downloads
    - Select Model)

  ** Note for Windows(R) OS environment and Linux(R) OS environment **

  * This software will access to iLO5 (Baseboard Management Controller). It is
    required that the "iLO 5 Channel Interface Driver" (CHIF) must be installed.
    The CHIF driver can be installed by using EXPRESSBUILDER or "Starter Pack".


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[Revision history]
Version:2.54 (01/09/2026)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.802 or later.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added CPU C1 Auto Demotion/ UnDemotion option in 
   Power and Performance Options menu(*1)
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options

 - Addressed an issue where the system might display spurious interrupt message
   during Linux boot up.

 - Addressed an issue where the system iLO Remote Console could become 
   unresponsive when a warning message appeared in RBSU.

Version:2.50 (08/06/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.802 or later.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2025-20064, CVE-2025-20027, CVE-2025-20028, CVE-2025-20105

 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor family.

Version:2.42 (06/13/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added Uncore Frequency RAPL to Power and Performance Options menu(*1)
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) 
         > Power and Performance Options

Version:2.40 (04/18/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.702 or later.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor family.This version
   mitigates security vulnerability of CVE-2024-45332.

 - Addressed an issue where the system Intel PCH model name is unknown in RBSU 
   System information(*1).
    (*1) System Information > Summary

 - Addressed an issue where the system might log into the wrong DIMM index in 
   the Server Configuration Lock detection log after removing the system DIMM.

 - Addressed an issue where the system iLORest might time out.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might RSOD when performing firmware 
   update via Firmware Management Protocol.

 - Addressed an issue where CPU power readings displayed in iLO were unbalanced 
   between two processors.

Version:2.32 (02/21/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Critical - Update to this version immediately.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.702 or later.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added pop-up message for all Intelligent Provisioning boot paths to warn 
   users of the risk of data loss.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might report intel_th_pci driver probe 
   failed in a Linux operating system.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might fail to update NVMe drive firmware.

Version:2.30 (01/16/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.702 or later.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor family.This version
   mitigates security vulnerability of CVE-2024-39279, CVE-2024-36293, 
   CVE-2024-28956.

 - Addressed an issue where the system would uses UUID for IPV6 DHCP even when 
   the IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier option(*1) is set to DUID-LLT.
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Network Options > Network Boot Options
         > IPv6 DHCP Unique Identifier

 - Addressed an issue where the system might bring up a warning message ("ERST: 
   [Firmware Warn]: too many record IDs!") in the Linux environment during boot
    up.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might log "RESTful API Error - Unable to 
   communicate with iLO FW. BIOS config resources may not be up-to-date".

 - Addressed an issue where the system uEFI Boot options might be de-selected 
   after updating the System ROM.

Version:2.24 (10/04/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Optional - Update to this version at your convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.603.

 - If the system ROM version is v2.24 (10/04/2024), you cannot enable or disable
   new boot devices, nor can you save these settings in the UEFI Boot Order 
   Control menu(*1).
    (*1) BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options 
         > UEFI Boot Order Control.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed an issue where the iLO firmware version may show incorrectly.

Version:2.22 (09/05/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.603.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

 - Addressed an issue where the PCIe link speed of RAID Controller
   (N8103-189/190/191/192/193/194/195/196/197/201/237/238) may downgrade.

Version:2.20 (08/07/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.603.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor family. 
   Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2024-24968, CVE-2024-24853, CVE-2024-23984, CVE-2024-24980,
    CVE-2024-21820, CVE-2024-23918

 - Addressed an issue where 480GB SSD Adapter for OS Boot (RAID 1)[N8103-239]
   may not be identified as an NVMe device.

 - Addressed an issue that Battery Failure IML message log may be incorrectly
   logged for RAID Controller with Flash Backup Unit [N8103-218].

 - Addressed an issue where the "Physical Drive missing" message appeared twice
   in POST when a hard disk drive was removed and rebooted with incorrect
   severity in IML.

Version:2.12 (06/14/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.603.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) PCIe Slot XX Data Link Feature
   Exchange option to the PCIe Data Link Feature Menu. 
   Note) XX is PCIe Slot Number.

       System Utilities > System Configuration >
       RBSU > PCIe Device Configuration > Advanced PCIe Configuration
       > PCIe Data Link Feature

 - Addressed an issue where the Firmware update menu in System Utilities shows
   "Flash successfully" message when incorrect SATA firmware was loaded
   for upgrade.

 - Addressed an issue where system failed to boot with selected Hard Disk Drive
   by setting One-Time Boot Option in iLO web interface.

Version:2.10 (05/27/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.603.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.F11
    CVE-2021-38578, CVE-2021-38575, CVE-2023-5678

 - Added a new "C6 without C1E" parameter of Minimum Processor Idle Power Core
   C-State option to Power and Performance Options menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options
         > Minimum Processor Idle Power Core C-State

 - Addressed an issue where system may hang up with fully installed NVMe drives.

 - Addressed an issue where pressing the <F12> key and selecting [Save and Exit]
   in the UEFI Boot Order menu unexpectedly clears the boot order.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Boot Options > UEFI Boot Settings > UEFI Boot Order

 - Addressed an issue where UMB firmware version showed incorrectly in Firmware
   information of System Utilities.

 - Addressed an issue where a RSoD might occur during the update of
   SAS drive firmware using Starter Pack. 

Version:2.00 (03/06/2024)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 - This version of the System ROM should be paired with Server Platform Services
   (SPS) Firmware 4.4.4.603.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a new Filter Non-bootable Drives option to the Boot Options menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Boot Options > Filter Non-bootable Drives

 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2021-38575, CVE-2022-36763, CVE-2022-36764, CVE-2023-45229, 
    CVE-2023-45853

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2023-22655) in Intel(R)
    Software Guard Extensions (SGX) or Intel(R) Trust Domain Extensions (TDX).

 - Addressed an issue where the PCI VPD data would be written unconditionally
    while system is accessing to PCI VPD.

 - Addressed an issue where the UBM version between RBSU and iLO web pages was
   not synchronized.

 - Addressed an issue where NVME hot plug when installing fully loaded NVME
   drives.

 - Addressed an issue where the iSCSI SW IPv6 HDD could not be found under OS
   when iSCSI IP Address Type option is set to Auto in BIOS/Platform
   Configuration (RBSU) iSCSI Attempt Configuration menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Network Options > iSCSI Configuration > Add an iSCSI Attempt 
          > iSCSI Network Interface Selection > iSCSI Attempt Configuration

 - Addressed an issue where setup options of the BIOS Configuration (RBSU)
   utility may not be synchronized to the latest state when a server is idle
   in RBSU for more than 30 minutes.

Version:1.90 (10/19/2023)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Replaced AC power with external power in the help text of Automatic Power-On
   option. 

 - Addressed following security vulnerability.
    CVE-2023-23583

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2023-3817) in OpenSSL.

 - Addressed an issue where system might hang while accessing IML logs from 
   RBSU.

Version:1.80 (07/05/2023)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Disabled Total Memory Encryption Multi-Tenant option in RBSU if  Processor 
   Physical Addressing option was set to "Limited"
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Memory Options > Memory Encryption Options 
         > Total Memory Encryption Multi-Tenant (TME-MT)
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Processor Options > Processor Physical Addressing

 - Added Chinese translation to the help section of the Intel(R) Speed Select 
   Technology option. 
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Processor Options > Intel(R) Speed Select Technology

 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2022-43505, CVE-2022-40982, CVE-2023-23908 and CVE-2022-41804

 - Address an issue where an abnormal power-on-password dialog would pop up 
   even though user did not set a Power On Password.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2023-0286, 
   CVE-2022-4304, CVE-2023-2650) in OpenSSL.

 - Addressed an issue where the TPM status between RBSU and iLO web interface 
   were not synchronized.

 - Address the issue where Secure Boot would not be enabled when restoring 
   manufacturing default from iLO web interface.

Version:1.76 (04/20/2023)

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a Custom parameter to the Uncore Frequency Scaling option in the 
   Memory Options menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Memory Options > Uncore Frequency Scaling

 - Added the Maximum Uncore Frequency and Minimum Uncore Frequency options to 
   the Memory Options menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Memory Options

 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) Disable Dynamic Loadline 
   Switch option to Power and Performance Options Menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options

 - Addressed an issue where a drive could not be unmounted when hot-plug 
   interrupt was generated during the DPC (Downstream Port Containment) 
   recovery process, with the event going over the DPC threshold.

 - Addressed an issue where the TPM status between RBSU and iLO web interface 
   were not synchronized.

Version:1.72 (02/02/2023)

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) Energy Performance Preference 
   option to the Power and Performance Options Menu. 
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)  
         > Power and Performance Options > UEFI Variable Access Firmware Control
         > Energy Performance Preference

 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2022-21216, CVE-2022-32231, CVE-2022-26343, CVE-2022-33972, 
    CVE-2022-33196, CVE-2022-38090

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2022-37434)
   in zlib library.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2022-2097) in OpenSSL.

 - Addressed an issue when system discovers thousands of LUNs and was trying to 
   create thousands of boot options for each LUNs. System cannot add, delete or 
   adjust new boot options on iLO web and RBSU after rebooting. System becomes 
   unstable unless loading manufacture default.

Version:1.68 (10/27/2022)

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support to show manufacturing date for DIMMs in SMBIOS.

 - Addressed an issue where [Reboot Required] radio button isn't highlighted 
   after BIOS restore.

Version:1.64 (08/11/2022)

 Notes:
 - When use System ROM U46 v1.64 (08/11/2022) or later, set "Boot Order Policy"
   option to "Reset After Failed Boot Attempt".
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Boot Options > Boot Order Policy

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor family.
   This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00657.

 - Updated hardware initialization code.
   This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00686.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2022-0778,
   CVE-2022-2068) in OpenSSL.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2022-27405)
   in FreeType library.

 - Addressed an issue where Microsoft(R) Secured-core Support option is not
   grayed-out when TPM is not present.

 - Addressed an issue that caused PSoD (Purple Screen Of Death) to occur when
   hot-plug event occurs before event handler on ESXi is operates.

Version:1.60 (06/01/2022)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processor family.
   This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00616,
   INTEL-SA-00617.

 - Updated hardware initialization code.
   This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-00613.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2022-1292) in OpenSSL.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2019-7317)
   in libpng library.

 - This version mitigates a security vulnerability (CVE-2018-25032)
   in zlib library.

 - Addressed an issue where the system fails to boot OpenShift Container
   Platform when Boot Mode option was set to UEFI Mode and the UEFI Optimized
   Boot option was set to Enabled.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)  
         > Boot Options > Boot Mode
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)  
         > Boot Options > UEFI Optimized Boot

 - Addressed an issue where incorrect Drive Location is reported for
   RAID Controller (4GB, RAID 0/1/5/6) [N8103-240] under Secure Erase Report.

 - Addressed an issue where RAID controller names were not displayed correctly
   in the PCIe Device Configuration menu in RBSU or the One-Time Boot menu
   when the Select Language option in System Utilities was set to non-English.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > PCIe Device Configuration

 - Addressed an issue where the IPMI Watchdog Timer (WDT) option would
   continuously be re-enabled on reboots even after being disabled which
   causes the system to continuously reboot after the timeout is triggered.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > System Options > Server Availability > IPMI Watchdog Timer

 - Addressed an issue where AMP Status in "System Information - Memory" on
   iLO Web Interface displays Degraded A3DC but there is no memory failure
   displayed in "System Information - Summary".

Version:1.58 (01/13/2022)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed an issue where if the administrator password and power-on password
   are set, after clearing power-on password or administrator password,
   both password are also cleared.

 - Addressed an issue where the systems with 480GB SSD Adapter for OS Boot
   (RAID 1)[N8103-239] may shut down intermittently and may log the following
   error message in the Integrated Management Log (IML).
   - System Overheating (Temperature Sensor 47, Location I/O Board,
     Temperature61) ACTION:Check fans, processor heat sink and air baffles
     installation.

 - Addressed an issue where the system may not automatically restart due to a
   hang condition during the POST when the IPMI Watchdog Timer option is
   enabled.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)  
         > System Options > Server Availability > IPMI Watchdog Timer

Version:1.56 (11/29/2021)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed an issue that can result in "Correctable Memory Error Threshold
   Exceeded" being logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) incorrectly.

Version:1.52 (04/28/2021)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) PCIe Hot-Plug Error Control
   option to the Advanced PCIe Configuration Menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > PCIe Device Configuration > Advanced PCIe Configuration

 - Addressed an issue where Uncorrectable Memory Errors may be reported and
   logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) with certain DIMMs installed
   and the RBSU "Extended Memory Test" option enabled. This issue does not
   impact systems configured Extended Memory Test in disabled. 
   The reported Uncorrected Memory Errors were due to an issue with the impacted
   System ROM revisions and do NOT indicate an issue with the DIMMs themselves.
   This issue occurs during POST, but does not occur after OS boot.
       System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
       > System Options > Boot Time Optimizations > Extended Memory Test

Version:1.50 (08/27/2021)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for Microsoft Windows Server 2022.

 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) Microsoft(R) Secured-core
   Support option to the Server Security Menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Server Security > Microsoft(R) Secured-core Support

 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) Omit Boot Device Event option
   to the Advanced Trusted Platform Module Options Menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Server Security > Trusted Platform Module Options
         > Advanced Platform Module Options > Omit Boot Device Event

 - Addressed an issue where an error "Incorrect firmware file or no supported
   device" occurs when flashing the firmware of Intel E810 Ethernet Adapters
   (N8104-208, N8104-212).

 - Addressed an issue where the server hangs when launching Embedded iPXE when
   IPv4 certification is enrolled and Network location is set as Network
   Location for iPXE Auto-Start Script.

 - Addressed an issue where the server hangs when running Safe Mode boot without
   a DIMM installed on DIMM slot1.

 - Addressed following security vulnerabilities.
    CVE-2019-14584, CVE-2021-28211, CVE-2021-28210.

Version:1.42 (05/26/2021)

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a new BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) Enhanced Processor Performance
   Profile option to the Advanced Performance Tuning Options Menu.
         System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Tuning Options
         > Advanced Performance Tuning Options

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