Intel® Server Board S2600TP Family Firmware Update Package for EFI

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4/23/2019

Introduction

This download record contains the BIOS and firmware update package for the Intel® Server Board S2600TP Family, read firmware dependencies in requirements section.

Available Downloads

  • OS Independent
  • Size: 21.6 MB
  • SHA1: A1E3C87A91AAA00FD3E8FE0DFAC25CBC1DFCB243

Detailed Description

Firmware requirements 
To update the system firmware stack to the versions included in this update package, the currently loaded system firmware stack on the system must meet the following:

  • System BIOS - 01.01.0005
  • ME Firmware - 03.00.07.114
  • BMC Firmware - 1.07.6909  

Failure to get to the required firmware stack, may cause unexpected results.  

This update package includes the following production level system software updates and update utilities:

System BIOS - 01.01.0028
ME Firmware - 03.01.03.051
BMC Firmware - 01.56.11315
FRUSDR - 1.17
iFlash32.efi - Version 14.0 Build 12
fwpiaupd.efi - Version 14.0 Build 9
frusdr.efi - Version 14.0 Build 11

Contact Intel for pre-production hardware support requirements

Important NOTES:

- All updates provided in this package are installed using the embedded uEFI operating environment only.

- Do not modify any of the script files. The scripts as written will provide the most reliable update experience.

- If for any reason the System BIOS, BMC Firmware, or FRU&SDR data need to be re-installed after the initial update has been performed, the package does include standalone script files that can be run individually. These files include:

UpdALL.NSH, UpdBIOS.NSH, UpdME.NSH, UpdFD.NSH UpdBMC.NSH, and UpdFRUSDR.NSH.

Do NOT use these files until after the system has been updated initially using the STARTUP.NSH file.

NOTE:
When updating the BMC Firmware using the BMC.NSH update script file, there is an interaction between the BMC flash and the BIOS USB drivers in this release which may cause random characters (usually the letter 'e') to appear in the command line after the BMC update has completed. A reboot after the BMC flash will clear this error.

For pre-productin hardware and software support requirements, contact Intel for details

Update Procedure
- Unzip the contents of the update package and copy all files to the root directory on a USB flash drive
- Insert the USB flash drive to any available USB port on the server system to be updated
- Power on the server
- The system will automatically access the uEFI shell and begin the update process.

Or

- If the files were copied to a folder other than the root, Boot the Server to the uEFI shell. This can be accessed via the BIOS setup utility during POST or via the Boot Menu accessed during POST.
- Run the command "map -r" in the uEFI shell to mount the USB flash drive
- Run the command "fs0:" to change folders to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive may also mount to fs1: depending on other installed devices. The number of "fs#" is dependent on the result of command "map -r"
- Change folders to the folder holding the update package files and manually start the "Startup.nsh" script file to start loading all updates

- Reboot the system after the update process has successfully completed

Advisory NOTE:
Whenever the system BIOS is updated, two BIOS images are installed, a primary image and a backup image. The backup image is loaded during the 1st system reboot after the primary BIOS image is updated. During the 1st system reboot, the screen will be blank for approximately 2 minutes while the backup BIOS image
is being loaded. DO NOT power off or reboot the system during this time.
A message will appear on the screen when the backup BIOS image update has completed.

Verifying Updates:

- During POST, hit the Key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility
- From the BIOS Setup Utility main menu, Hit the key to load BIOS Defaults
- At the MAIN menu verify the BIOS revision is correct
- Move cursor to the SERVER MANAGEMENT Menu
- Move cursor down to the SYSTEM INFORMATION Option and hit Enter
- Verify the BMC Firmware revision is correct
- Verify the SDR revision is correct
- Verify the ME Firmware revision is correct
- Configure desired BIOS Option settings
- Hit the F10 Key to save changes and Exit

The System Software Update is Complete.

Warning: 
Do NOT interrupt or reboot or remove power from your system during the update process
Doing so may render your system inoperable!

Do NOT attempt to down rev the system software once loaded on to the system.
Doing so may render your system inoperable!

See the release notes and readme files for installation instructions, supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues.