Notice: There are two versions of BIOS images included in this package. Version IMAGE9H.ROM is compatible with machines whose current BIOS version is 9HKT51A or lower. Version IMAGEFA.ROM is compatible with machines whose current BIOS version is FAKT08A or higher. The batch file will automatically detect and update the right version of BIOS image which is compatible with your machine. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS update utility Supported models System name Machine types TS130 1098;1100;1105;1106 Operating system RedHat RHEL 6.2 (32/64bit) Version 51A/17B Issue date Dec. 19, 2012 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This BIOS update package enables you to update the server ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Version history------TS130 1.0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary of changes where: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <51A> (New) - Add a C0 item option for C state and modify correlative descriptions. - Replace bitlocker issue solution, which was added in 50A, with a new solution. (Fix) - Fix CPU Cache Info is incorrect in SMBIOS. <50A> (New) -Upgrade MEBX to new version MEBX released with 7.1.40.1161 ME kit(MEBX:7.0.0.62). -Add a patch for fingerprint keyboard issue. (Fix) -Fixed UUT can't be waked up in Weekly Event mode by RTC when set "System Date" to some day of 2012. -Fix a bitlocker issue about PCR 5 measuring. <49A> -Update solution of 48A: Add a SPI ROM reading SMI to fix potential hang <48A> -Add a SPI ROM reading SMI to fix potential hang <47A> -Update the CPU microcode M12206A7_00000025.PDB <46A> -Upgrade ME_BIOS_Extension to 7.0.0.0056. <45A> -Remove the BIOS solution for parallel port resource arrangement added in 44A. <44A> -Fixed the CPU test error in the application PC-Doctor. -Fixed the Parallel port resource arrangement in OS don't match the settings in BIOS Setup. -Fixed user can still enter BIOS Setup without using the administer password in some condition. <43A> -Add the CPU & Chipset CRID function control item in BIOS Setup. -Fixed the compatible issue with P690 video card. -Fixed the compatible issue with Intel Celeron G440 CPU. -Remove the USB controller in OS device manager when select "USB Support" as "Disabled". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Version history------TS130 2.0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary of changes where: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <17B> 1.Remove the improvement for the Win8 Seemless logo to fix the resolution is grayout in Winserver 2012 OS. <16B> 1.Add the support of Windows 2012. <11A> 1.UEFI SRDOS fail to set End of Post flag. <10A> 1.Ethernet card does not work from either of the PCI Bus slots <09A> 1.If there is other boot devices is ahead of the HDD OS, but they boots failed, the UUT can boot to OS automatically. 2.Add 3 seconds deley to show ThinkServer Logo when warm boot in SATA RAID mode. 3.Fix UUT can't boot to onboard LAN with PT and I340 NIC card installed issue. 4.Put the onboard LAN in NETWOR_01 booting filed always if there is a add-on card installed or not. <08A> (New) 1.Update the ME FW to 8.1.0.1265; Update MEBX to 8.0.0.66; Update GBE to 015.F4. (Fix) 1.Correct the ACPI OEM Verison format to 0x00001XX0 as Lenovo Spec (XX is hex BIOS version). <07A> 1.Update the RST OPROM to 11.5.0.1582.(Fix 3TB HDD UEFI OS installed issue) 2."Hyper Threading Technology" can't be hiden in F1 Setup when the installed CPU doesn't support this technology. 3.Improve the BIOS ROM Layout. 4.Exchange location of "Machine Type and Model" and "System Brand ID" in Main menu as Lenovo Aaron required. <06A> (New) 1.Adjust the BIOS rom image size to 4608KB as Lenovo Aaron required. 2.Disable DP audio function as Lenovo Aaron required. 3.Add a SETUP item "Rapid Drive Support" to decide wheather load this OPROM in BIOS POST. (Fix) 1.Fix UUT hangs up with b2 when do reboot stress test. 2.The UUT will pause sometimes if pressing "Tab" continously when "Ctrl-I" message is prompting in RAID mode. 3.Delay 3 seconds for ThinkServer logo display as Lenovo Aaron required. 4.Can't access local HDD when IDER if a DOS-bootable USB key is connected(under OS or before power on). 5.UUT can not resume from S4 via Brocom/Intel PCIEx1 LAN card when set "Wake On LAN" to "Primary/Automatic/disabled". 6.Don't grayout the sub menus of "Devices" page when enter Setup without password when Administrator Password is set. <05A> (Fix) 1.POST error "Error0162:Setup data integrity check failure" occur sometimes after changing BIOS settings. 2.Modify SMBIOS type3 "Manufacturer Name" filed as "Lenovo" and "Type" as "Tower" according to Lenovo required. 3.Improve the Setup layout according to spec. <04A> (New) 1. Add Easy Startup support. 2. Add the ME KVM support. (Fix) 1. Fix "Machine Type and Model","System Serial Number" and "Asset Tag" fileds can't be flashed with one character. 2. Fix UUT still can resume from S5&G3 via onboard LAN when set "Wake On LAN" as "Disabled". 3. Fix UUT will auto wake up when press KB continuously during Hibernate. 4. Fix UUT can't be implemented "Boot from local hard drive" function with WEB GUI console when pluging a bootable Flash Disk in client. 5. Fix UUT can be warm boot by [Ctrl+Alt+Del] when system hang "Fatal Error.System Halted". 6. Correct the "Manageability Type" string in Setup->Advanced->Intel? Manageability page. <03A> -First Release version ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To update the server BIOS using this package, do the following: Before update: Please enter BIOS Setup to check your current BIOS version: If your current BIOS is FAKTXXAUS, and if you have set the Administrator/User password in BIOS Setup, please DO clear your password first. Otherwise, ignore this step. Attention: 1. Do not turn off your server when updating the BIOS, otherwise the BIOS will fail to be updated and the system will fail to restart. 2. If your old BIOS is 9HKTXXA, you just need run flash.sh 1 time, and system will auto reboot 1 time. 3. If your old BIOS is FAKTXXA, you will need run flash.sh 3 times, and system will auto reboot 3 times. 4. If your old BIOS is FAKTXXB, you just need run flash.sh 1 time, and system will auto reboot 1 time. 5. When you see the successfully message,the update completed,thanks. 1. Download the package. Then, extract the package and copy to your Linux OS; 2. Enter the folder that copy to your Linux OS, and click right button of your mouse to open a terminal. 3. Run ./flash.sh to flash. Waiting the process finishes and follow the warning messages or refer the above Attention contents. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Limitations and considerations ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Open source ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This product contains open source code in the compiled form. 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