UEFI support for boot ROM for Intel-based Ethernet adapters

Troubleshooting

Problem

The Ethernet adapter options listed may be shipped with legacy boot Read Only Memory (ROM) code only. This issue can be seen on a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) system if you go into F1 setup, then select System Configuration and go to theNetwork menu. The adapter Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports will not be displayed.

Resolving The Problem

Source

RETAIN tip: H202974

Symptom

The Ethernet adapter options listed may be shipped with legacy boot Read Only Memory (ROM) code only.

This issue can be seen on a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) system if you go into F1 setup, then select System Configuration and go to the Network menu. The adapter Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports will not be displayed.

Affected configurations

The system is configured with one or more of the following IBM Options:

Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for IBM System x, Option 49Y4230, CRU 49Y4232
Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for IBM System x, Option 49Y4240, CRU 49Y4242
PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel, Option 39Y6126, replacement part number 39Y6128
PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Server Adapter, Option 39Y6136, replacement part number 39Y6138

This tip is not system specific.
This tip is not software specific.

Solution

Download the Intel software CD version v15.7 release at this IBM support URL for IBM System x Intel-based Ethernet:

	http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5087548

Create a CD from the ISO image for the v15.7 software CD. Go to \Boot_UEFI_ISO, read the efi_boot_update.txt for information and instructions on how to use this bootable CD image to automatically update the boot ROM on the adapter to combined UEFI/Legacy boot code.

Additional information

The Ethernet adapter options listed may be shipped with legacy boot ROM code only.

For UEFI support for the boot ROM on these adapters, you will need to flash update the boot ROM to combined UEFI and legacy codes.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x Hardware Options:Operating system independent / None

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Tips

UEFI support for boot ROM for Intel-based Ethernet adapters - IBM System x