FPGA Flash Update for Microsoft Windows - IBM x3850, x3950 X5

Download Description

• New IBM xSeries firmware and device driver file naming convention
• New firmware update file formats
• Extracting and using .iso image files to create a CD-ROM disc

Change history

IBM System x3850/x3950 X5/MAX5 FPGA Flash Update
Version 1.05
BuildID G0UD57A

Important: Read before using the MAX5!!!!

Before you attach the MAX5 to the server and try to use it, you must update the server firmware with the latest level of firmware or code. If you attach and try to use the MAX5 without updating the server firmware, you might get unexpected system behavior or the server might not power on. For special instructions to follow before you attach the MAX5 to the server, go to MIGR-5085756.

IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the instructions.

Problem(s) Fixed:

• This FPGA supports the machine type model 7143 / Westmere-Ex Intel CPU.
  

Enhancements:

• See above notes.
  

Limitations:

• None
  

Dependencies:

• TBD
  
  

IBM x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 FPGA Update
Version 1.04 (BuildID G0UD44DUS)
Problem(s) Fixed:

• There are no problems or fixes implemented in this version. This release contains the same FPGA version as the previous FPGA release version 1.03.
  
• The only modifications added to this version are in the in-band flashing wrapper executable (iflash.exe) as well as the XML / TML files to add in RHEL 6 support.
  

Enhancements:

• See above notes.
  

Limitations:

• None
  

Dependencies:

• IMM verson 1.18 (YU0075K) and UEFI 1.31 (G0E131A) or later must be used in conjunction with this FPGA release.
  

IBM x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 FPGA Update
Version 1.03 (BuildID G0UD44BUS)
Problem(s) Fixed:

• Fixed issue where x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 may not properly synchronize with the MAX5 during AC cycling which could possibly result in uncorrectable bus errors or either system not properly powering on. See retain tip # 23629.
  

Enhancements:

• Added support for "Early Power of Warning" (EPOW) for 2 node configurations as well as X8350/x3950 X5/MAX5 configurations.
  With this new support, when one system may lose AC power while the other system does not, the system which maintains AC power will immediately turn off and remain off until the opposite node recovers from the AC power loss.
  
• Enable Spread Spectrum on the MAX5.
  

Limitations:

• None
  

Dependencies:

• IMM verson 1.18 (YU0075K) and UEFI 1.31 (G0E131A) or later must be used in conjunction with this FPGA release.
  

IBM x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 FPGA Update
Version 1.02 (BuildID G0UD43AUS)
Problem(s) Fixed:

• None
  

Enhancements:

• Initial release / support for MAX Memory Expansion drawer support.
  

Limitations:
Dependencies:

• IMM verson 1.18 (YU0075K) and UEFI 1.31 (G0E131A) or later must be used in conjunction with this FPGA release.
  

IBM x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 FPGA Update
Version 1.01 (BuildID G0UD29CUS)
Problem(s) Fixed:

• Fixed condition where a CPU N (where n = 1-4) Voltage Regulator (VR) Fan temperature error is reported in the IMM event log and TEMP front panel LED is lighted during heavy CPU utiliziation.
  

Enhancements:

• This FPGA release supports 2 node (8 socket) configurations of the x3850 X5 / x3950 X5.
  

Limitations:

• None
  

Dependencies:

• IMM 73K and UEFI 22B or later must be used in conjunction with this FPGA release.
  

IBM x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 FPGA Update
Version 1.00 (BuildID G0UD20AUS)
Problem(s) Fixed:

• Initial Version
  

Enhancements:

• Initial Version
  

Limitations:

• Initial Version
  

Dependencies:

• None