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(Critical update) IBM Flash uEFI/BIOS update v1.08 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 - IBM System x3550 M2/M3, x3650 M2/M3

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Version

1.08

Release Date

14 July 2010

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ibm_fw_uefi_d6e148b_windows_32-64.xml

12,009 XML for the IBM uEFI Flash Update

ibm_fw_uefi_d6e148b_anyos_i386.chg

15,531 CHANGE HISTORY for the IBM uEFI Flash Update

ibm_fw_uefi_d6e148b_windows_32-64.txt

20,915 README for the IBM uEFI Flash Update

ibm_fw_uefi_d6e148b_windows_32-64.exe

3,619,582 IBM uEFI Flash Update

Abstract

Download the latest uEFI Flash Update for Windows on the IBM System x3550 M2/M3, x3650 M2/M3

Download Description

Severity: Critical update

Change history

Version 1.08 - BuildID: D6E148B - Critical update

Note: Fixed issue where UEFI SYSTEMS WITH HBAs AND > 2 TB LUN MAY HAVE DATA ERRORS. Please refer to RETAIN tip number: H16222 or MIGR-5084554 for additional details.
Note: Update Integrated Management Module (IMM) YUOO73M before update uEFI D6E148B. Do not reboot the system before updating both IMM and uEFI.

Problem(s) Fixed:

  • Fix system can not use PXE BOOT in EFI mode
  • Fixed issue where UEFI SYSTEMS WITH HBAs AND > 2 TB LUN MAY HAVE DATA ERRORS. Please refer to RETAIN tip number: H16222 or MIGR-5084554 for additional details
  • Fix the iMM HostName can not be changed under uEFI setup menu.
  • Fix Memory DIMM configuration Error message.
  • Fix the information of DIMM 16 and 7 are incorrect in DMI Table
  • Fix the value of Thermal Mode can not be changed
  • Fix ASU default miss Sparing mode
  • Fix ASUTool will make system crash
  • Fixed unable to enable boot ROM with uxdiag tool
  • Fixed PCI devices show as on-board
  • Change the QPI tap value for QPI performance issue
  • Fix Unsupported config on 16G DIMMs, system could not indicate config error.
  • Fix OS lag with 12 16GB DIMMs in RH5, SLES10.
  • Fix 16GB Quad rank DIMM can not be displayed correct information in uefi setting.
  • Remove "High Power Processor Check Required" event when 130W processor is installed.
  • Fixed an ABR issue when flash uEFI to version 1.07 in Linux OS or update lan firmware in Linux OS, the ABR will occur after system takes reboot.

Enhancements:

  • Enable spread spectrum function for Mirage Emulex 10G fiber adapter.
  • Add power table for 16GB DIMMs.

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.07 - BuildID: D6E145F - Critical update

Problem(s) Fixed:

  • Update Intel 56xx Processor Microcode to version 0x0000000C
  • Fixed issue where the system can hang following a UEFI flash, due to a numeric configuration setting getting corrupted when the new UEFI image no longer supports the value.

Enhancements:

  • Allow disabling of Intel 56xx Processor Data Reuse Optimization feature to improve performance for Enterprise workloads (settable by Advanced Setup Utility (ASU) only)

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.06 - BuildID: D6E145C - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:

General

  • Early video shuts down during POST
  • SAS topology was ignored when it was available
  • VPD string content was not consistent across boot system firmware releases
  • Processor Turbo mode was not being enabled properly leaving it disabled

RAS

  • Incorrect DIMM is called out for double bit error in mirrored mode
  • Improve reporting of memory related CATERRs
  • Correct a potential memory error problem caused by demand scrubbing collisions
  • Incorrect message for SEL almost full event

Network

  • Hang during legacy PXE boot when MAC address is disabled in PXE configuration
  • PXE VLAN settings do not persist across boot cycles
  • PXE Boot error when PXE server is not the same server as the TFTP server
  • iSCSI boot errors when initiator/target names are longer than 72 characters

FLASH Update Package

  • UEFI FLASH update fails intermittently before transferring image to IMM

Enhancements:

  • Intel Xeon processor 5600 series support
  • Updrade TianoCore EDK support to version 1.05.05
  • Update Intel Framework Code to Release 8.6.4.1.W1.0
  • Update Intel QPI/Memory Reference Code to release P2.50
  • Update Intel Memory Reference Code to V2.11
  • Upgrade Broadcom NIC driver support to version T.5.0A.3.1

Setup

  • Allow L1 power state to be disabled to improve system performance
  • Allow 2DPC support to be enabled from ASU
  • Improve several setup options displaying behavior
  • Add Quiet Boot selection

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.05 - BuildID: D6E131C - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:

  • Abnormal behavior after applying early power-on support

Enhancements:

  • Allow 2DPC support to be enabled from ASU

Limitations:
Dependencies:

See the CHANGE HISTORY file for complete details.

 

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Operating System

System x:Windows Server 2003

System x:Windows Server 2003 x86-64

System x:Windows Server 2008

System x:Windows Server 2008 x86-64 & 2008 R2

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Document Information

Modified date:
21 July 2010

UID

ibm1MIGR-5082003

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