(Critical update) Flash BIOS update (DOS update package) - IBM eServer xSeries 360

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Severity: Critical

Version 1.14

• Updated the microcode for Gallatin processor B1 stepping (CPUID:0F25h, PATCH ID:1D).
• Added support for wFlash and lFlash.
• Added fix to boot from alternate boot sequence for all subsequent warm boots after WOL event occurred.
• Updated latest microcode for Gallatin processor B1 stepping (CPUID:0F25h, PATCH ID:19) and A0 stepping (CPUID:0F22h, PATCH ID:05).

Version 1.12

• Added support for EMM386
• Corrected an issue when upgrading from BIOS 1.06 to 1.08, that caused the system to reset due to an unrecoverable error in the system event logs when an IBM PRO/1000XT Gb ethernet adapter (P/N 22P6801, FRU 22P6809) is installed in an IBM eServer xSeries 360 (base models 1RX, 2RX and 3RX).

Version 1.11

• Updated latest microcode for Gallatin processor B1 stepping (CPUID:0F25h, PATCH ID:0E).

Version 1.08

• Fixed the target abort error during ROM scan of JNIFCX-6562 fibre controller PCI-X adapter card
• Fixed the failed processor number reporting due to MCA error
• Fixed SMBIOS header information
• Added code to support additional warning messages with 2GB DIMMs installed
• Fixed the problem of the unrecoverable error that was caused with Netware hot-plug device driver
• Fixed unreported Memory/IO test failure of HCT

Version 1.06

• Added the enhancement to the ECC logic verification test during POST
• Changed the maximum CPU speed reported in SMBIOS for a system with a Gallatin processor

Version 1.03

• Fixed the problem of cache disabled after installation of Windows operating system
• Patched the DAC problem of S3 video controller that may cause system hang if the system has 4GB or more memory installed
• Fixed the problem of remote console that may cause system hang
• Tuned the bus timeout of each HOST-PCI bridge to maximum value
• Added code to enhance the robustness of PCI-X bridge support

Version 1.02

• Integrated code to support the attachment of IBM RXE-100 Remote expansion enclosure
• Fixed the problem where IBM xSeries 360 diagnostics is unable to obtain the status of RXE through the service processor
• Fixed ROM scan problem when QLogic SCSI adapter installed in RXE-100
• Fixed the problem where adapter is unable to be recognized in Windows.NET server operating system when the adapter is hot-removed and then hot-added
• Fixed message displayed for changed field replaceable unit (FRU) in RXE-100
• Changed the "year" field of copyright message to 2002
• Changed the remote flash update utility to support the method of virtual disk
  NOTES:
  1. If the system is installed with BIOS v1.02 (or above), you must use packet file(s) for BIOS V1.02 (or above).
  2. If the system is installed with BIOS 1.01 (or below), you must use file(s) for BIOS V1.01 (or below). It should be noted that this change has no impact on diskette flash update.
• Fixed Linux system hang during boot when remote video console is used
• Added PCI(x)-PCI(x) bridge support at boot time
• Corrected some data for SMBIOS

Version 1.01

• Added code to fix occurrence of IERRs during reboot test caused by an RXE expansion device timeout
• Fixed SMBIOS structure to display correct processor cache size
• The operating system will now display the same BIOS version as POST
• Flash diskette attributes now being set correctly
• Added a workaround to fix Intel Xeon processor errata which can cause an invalid processor machine check
• Fixed several setup help related problems
• Added a BIOS check for installed adapters with onboard PCI-X
• Added an enhancement to processor MCK initialization requirement by Intel.
• Removed Checkpoint 50 and log error for SPINT clear failure

Version 1.00

• This is the initial release.