BIOS 1.16 definition file for use with IBM Advanced Settings Utility - IBM xSeries 335 (8830, 8676)

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Change history

Version 1.16 BuildID: T2E141A

Enhancements:

Problem(s) Fixed:

• Updated LSI SCSI ROM and FW to fix a problem when a hard disk which had encountered a SMART trip is replaced with a fresh FRU and the SMART trip is not being cleared.

Dependencies:

Version 1.15 - T2JT39A

• Updated LSI SCSI ROM and FW to fix data scrubbing and message issues
• Fixed unexpected continuous synchronization that occurs after 90 days from last boot up.

For further information see retain tip H183934

Version 1.14 - T2JT38A

• BIOS definiton file Updated for IBM Advanced Settings Utility
• Updated Broadcom PXE
• Added support for IA-32e CPUs

Version 1.13 - T2JT37A

• Updated firmware for CPU IDs F25 and F29
• Updated LSI SCSI FW to fix drive sync issue
• Fixed problem with Asset Tag not appearing in SMBIOS data

Version 1.12

• Fixed display problems in Setup "PCI Slot/Device Information" menu (visible only when RSA installed)
• Updated firmware for CPU IDs F25 and F29
• Updated fix for possible POST memory problem after Linux restart
• Updated LSI SCSI ROM and FW to fix bad block issue. (See Retain Tip H18502 for more information on this issue).

Version 1.11

• Added Setup option to disable periodic ISMP SMI
• Added support for "Diagnostic Data Capture"
• Fixed booting when USB memory key is installed
• Fixed incorrect system event log time stamp display for the ISMP (Integrated System Management Processor) when viewed in Setup
• Fixed possible BIST errors from CPU ID F25
• Fixed possible POST memory problem after Linux restart
• Fixed potential Setup hang
• Fixed RSA II remote keyboard when using Remote Console Redirection
• Fixed slow POST when using Remote Console Redirection with RSA II
• Fixed USB devices behind hubs not being detected in POST
• Fixed use of various USB hubs during POST
• Updated firmware for CPU ID F25
• Updated Setup help text
• Updated to support CDs with multiple boot-images in USB CD-ROM drives
  

Version 1.09

• Updated firmware for CPU IDs F24, F25, and F29.

Version 1.08

• Fixed POST error with "Option ROM Execution" disabled in Setup when RSA or RSA II installed
• Fixed INT 13h, Function 4B01h, for USB CD-ROM drives
• Fixed writes to Remote Floppy with RSA II installed
  

Version 1.07

• Added support for CPU ID F25 (with 1MB L3 cache)
• Fixed chipset erratum for possible IERRs at 533MHz
• Fixed possible i9990301 error when USB Legacy is disabled
• Fixed primary IDE timings when no secondary device installed
• Removed 162 POST error when mouse is added in Keyboardless mode
• Updated firmware for CPU IDs F27 and F29
  

Version 1.06

• Added firmware for CPU ID F29
• Enabled USB diskette boot with EMM386
• Fixed IDE hard disk drive problems when using ServerGuide
• Fixed various chipset errata
• Identify single DIMM in error isolation
• Preserve PCI LED status until AC power is removed
• Removed 3 MB reserved memory regions when no RSA installed
• Removed 301/8603 POST errors when USB keyboard attached with Keyboardless Operation enabled
• Updated Broadcom (on-board Ethernet) ROM image
• Updated LSI (onboard SCSI) ROM image to fix intermittent checkpoint 1E hangs
• Updated SMBIOS Type 20 structure memory addresses
  

Version 1.05

• Added EMM386 support for remote diskette boot
• Added Enhanced Memory support for 533 MHz-based systems
• Added Front-side Bus speed display in Setup
• Added hardware flow control option for Remote Console Redirection
• Added IDE DMA mode support for hard disk read/write
• Added Setup option for PXE option ROM priority
• Added support for 533 MHz-based chipset and CPUs
• Added VT100 keyboard emulation for Remote Console Redirection
• Changed the default Flash image file name to "$0054000.FLS"
• Disabled power switch in early POST to prevent improper shutdown
• Fixed 1602 POST error code (RSA cable not present)
• Fixed BIOS VPD structure checksum
• Fixed extra drive letter when USB diskette drive installed
• Fixed INT 1Ah function to set Real-Time Clock alarm
• Fixed IRQ assignment for PCI-PCI bridge cards in Slot 1
• Fixed Setup PCI IRQ display for PCI-X cards in Slot 1
• Fixed SMBIOS reporting of on-board device status
• Fixed various chipset errata
• Fixed Wake-up Type in SMBIOS Type 1 structure
• Improved Wake on LAN after improper shutdown
• Increased FLS file size to 384 KB
• Removed LS-120 boot support
• Removed WoL shutdown workaround for on-board Ethernet
• Updated CPU mismatch POST error (199) handling
• Updated firmware for CPU IDs F24 and F27
• Updated Flash Utility to handle 384 KB images
• Updated help text for System MAC Addresses menu
• Updated LSI (on-board SCSI) ROM image for INT 13h bug fix
• Updated PCI error handling
• Updated reserved resources for ACPI-based operating systems

Version 1.04

• Fixed PCI interrupt routing from Setup values. Previous versions did not properly assign user Setup values for PCI interrupts to Slots and on-board devices.
• Fixed RSA remote keyboard issues. Previous versions caused the remote system to hang after starting a remote session in a protected mode environment (such as Linux).

Version 1.03

• Added 164 event logging for memory size changes
• Added CPU Prefetch Queue option in Setup
• Added CPU mismatch detection
• Added MAC address display in Setup
• Added remote diskette boot support
• Added USB diskette and CD-ROM boot
• Fixed ASF Stop Watchdog command
• Fixed BIOS revision display in RSA utility
• Fixed errors in SMBIOS structures
• Fixed event logging for PERRs
• Fixed Flash Update Utility issues
• Fixed Remote Console Redirection bugs
• Removed non-US language files
• Updated Broadcom (on-board ethernet) PXE image

Version 1.01

• Enabled CPU(s) Prefetch Queue to improve performance
• Updated patch file for Xeon C-1 stepping (CPU ID F27)

Version 1.00

• Initial release