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BIOS Flash Update v1.03 for Microsoft Windows - IBM BladeCenter LS22 and LS42

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Version

1.04

Release Date

4 September 2009

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Abstract

Download the latest BIOS Flash Update for Microsoft Windows for IBM BladeCenter LS22 and LS42

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Change history

Recommendation: Suggested

Version 1.03 - BuildID: L8E155AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:

  • Fixed the WHEA test hangs issue.
  • Fixed the serial port setting problem.(KVM can't detect)
  • Fixed the Multi-bit error message is not in IPMI logs issue.
  • Fixed the press F2 can't enter to pDSA after insert bootable CD.

    Enhancements:

  • Added support for new AMD hex-core 2000/8000 Series Opteron 2.4GHz and 2.6GHz processors
  • Update Pstate architecture
  • Added Manteo CNA VPD Support
  • Updates iscsirom.bin to 43A
  • Added CPU core select function(hex-core only).
    Limitations:
    Dependencies:

  • Version 1.02 - BuildID: L8E138AUS
    Problem(s) Fixed:
    - runFlash.bat and runFlash.sh could not be extracted to HD
    - L3 cache size may shows 0 in SMBIOS tables
    - Blade Bay Data strings do not delete
    - System may fails to Report Double-bit Error

    Enhancements:
    - Added support for new AMD quad-core 2000/8000 Series Opteron 2.2GHz and 2.3GHz processors
    - added Activu Expansion Chassis Support
    - addded support for add in-video cards
    - updates iscsirom.bin to 40A
    Limitations:
    Dependencies:

  • Version 1.01 - BuildID: L8E131AUS
    Problem(s) Fixed:
    - Removed blank type 11 string from smbios(dmi) tables
    - Updated ASU file with missing CMOS definitions from Setup menu (PCI Option ROM, NIC PXE, and IOMMU enable/disable)
    - Fix to allow wflash utility to flash the pDSA key in Windows 2008
    - After making bootable usb uxsp flash, the bios fw fails with error 99
    - Windows 2008 DVD install hangs

    Enhancements:
    - Added support for the latest AMD processors
    - Updated Ethernet option rom (initialization code) to latest level 4.4.17
    - Updated SAS option rom (initialization code) to latest level 39A
    - Added USB Modular Flash Drive setup option
    Limitations:
    Dependencies:

  • Version 1.00 - BuildID: L8E123AUS
    Problem(s) Fixed:

    Enhancements:
    - Initial Release
    Limitations:
    Dependencies:

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Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

BladeCenter:Windows 2000

BladeCenter:Windows Server 2003

BladeCenter:Windows Server 2003 x86-64

BladeCenter:Windows Server 2008

BladeCenter:Windows Server 2008 x86-64 & 2008 R2

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Document Information

Modified date:
08 September 2009

UID

ibm1MIGR-5081960