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NEC Express5800/iR120a-1E
System BIOS 1.0.1011
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[Content]
  1.Description
  2.Models
  3.Installation Instructions
  4.Notice
  5.Revision History
  6.Copyright and Trademark
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1.Description

This release provides updated System BIOS(1.0.1011) for the following 
enhancements of NEC Express5800/iR120a-1E.

  - Updated critical microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series
  - Fixing the issue that some cores of the CPU infrequently behave uncached
    access when booting the Linux operating system, which causes high CPU
    utilization.

Attention:
  * Incorrect update could result in the problems such as failure to boot the 
    system. Update the system following the instructions in this document to 
    prevent the error in operation. Unexpected accidents such as power failure, 
    lightning strike, interrupt and noise during the system update may damage 
    the device or make the system malfunction in the worst case. Be noted that 
    you may need to pay for the repair fee for the above cases.
  
  * When you use Windows Server(R) 2008, be sure to refer to "Hardware 
    Compatibility Information" and "Software Compatibility Information" in 
    Windows Server(R) 2008 Information-related WEB site.
  
  * When you use Windows Server(R) 2008, be sure to refer to "Installation 
    Supplement Guide" in Windows Server(R) 2008 Information-related WEB site to 
    prevent the error in operation.
  
  * When Windows(R) BitLocker(TM) function is set to "Enabled", update the 
    system BIOS after making the function "Disabled". Then make the function "
    Enabled" after update and reboot of the system. If you update the system 
    BIOS without making the function "Disabled", you may need the recovery 
    password when you boot the system.
  
  * When you use Hyper-V Ver.1.0 of Windows Server(R) 2008, do not select "ACPI 
    C2" in the Processor C3 Report selection menu in the SETUP menu. If you 
    select "ACPI C2", it could result in much-delay of the system time display 
    on the Guest OS.


2.  Models

  - Models to be supported
     1.NEC Express5800/iR120a-1E 

  - BIOS Versions to be supported
     1. 1.0.0007
     2. 1.0.1010
     
Note: You do not need to update the system BIOS when its version is newer than 
the above version since it has already included the equivalent enhancements.


Be sure to check the BIOS Version with the following procedures.

    1. Power on the system and the contents of process by 
       POST(Power On Self-Test) will be shown on the screen. After a short 
       time, the following message will appear. Start BIOS SETUP screen by 
       pressing <F2> key. 
                        "Press <F2> to enter SETUP"

       Note: In case the LOGO screen appears, you can change to the screen mode
       which shows the above message by pressing <ESC> key.

    2. Select "System Management" after moving the cursor on the position of 
       "Server" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP screen.

    3. The BIOS Version will be shown on the screen.

    4. Exit "System Management" screen with the <ESC> key after checking 
       the BIOS Version.

    5. Terminate the BIOS SETUP screen by selecting "Exit Discarding Changes" 
       after moving the cursor on the position of "Exit" with the arrow key.

  (*) Refer to "BIOS SETUP" in the chapter of "Hardware Part" in the user's 
      guide for details of BIOS SETUP setting.

You can check the BIOS Version with the following procedure when you use 
Windows(R) OS.

    1. Start "System Information".
       (Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->System Information)
    2. Select "System Summary".
    3. Check the BIOS version by the profile of "BIOS version/Date".


3. Installation Instructions

   Prepare one set of writable CD/DVD media.

3-1 Preparation of Installation Media
     Download the zipped file.
     Unzip the file and BIOSUP.iso will be uncompressed. 
     Burn the ISO image file to the CD/DVD media with the burning software. 
     The CD/DVD media you burned is the media for "BIOS update data".
     Refer to the manual of the burning software for the burning procedure.

     Write down the follow information on the CD/DVD media and keep it.

            Express5800/XXX
               (N8YYY-YYY)
            BIOSVERSION 1011
        System BIOS update data

     Note: Please put model name and N-code of your system to XXX and YYY.

3-2 BIOS Update Procedure 
     Update the system BIOS following the procedures below with the media for 
     "BIOS update data".

     1. Mount the media for "BIOS update data" to the CD/DVD drive of your 
        system and boot the system with the CD/DVD.
     2. The following messages will be shown after booting the system.

          Checking BIOS Version. Please wait...
          Current BIOS Version: XXXX
          ROM File BIOS Version: YYYY

          The update process will take approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
          DO NOT power off the system during this update process.

          If the machine is being operated remotely (Console Less models),
          the screen may appear not to be updated during the update process.
          But this is no problem.
          When the BIOS update is completed, the screen is restarted to update.

          Press any key to continue . . . 

     3. BIOS update tool will start by pressing the Enter key. Update process 
        will finish in 4 to 5 minutes.
        Do not switch off the system during the update. The following 
        messages will be shown after the update.

           Flash memory has been successfully programmed
           PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM
           If the system does not restart
           TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON

     4. Reboot the system by pressing the Enter key.

     5. Remove the CD/DVD media from the CD/DVD drive following the instructions
         on the screen and reboot the system.

     6. Start BIOS SETUP screen by pressing <F2> Key during POST.
        Check the following BIOS Version by selecting "System Management" in 
        the "Server" menu.

             BIOS Version:  1011

      Now the update is successfully finished.

4.Notice

4-1. You may need to change the boot order of CD/DVD to the highest depending 
     on the boot order of your system . Refer to the user's guide for the 
     change of the boot order of the device.

4-2. The following messages may appear at the startup of BIOS Update tool.

     a. BIOS Update has already done.
        Please take out BIOS update media and reboot.

        They mean that your system has been updated with the same BIOS Version 
        and you do not need to update the system.

     b. This BIOS is NEW. Don't need BIOS update.

        They mean that your system has been updated with the equivalent BIOS 
        Version and you do not need to update the system.

     c. System Type Unmatched !!

        They mean that your system is not supported by the BIOS update and you 
        need to check your system and the BIOS Version.

     d. Invalid BIOS data   /   BIOS data unmatched!!

        They mean that the media for "BIOS update data" may have defectives 
        and you need to prepare the media which does not have defectives.

     e. cmoschg Error!     /    keychk Error!

        They mean that your system is not supported by the BIOS update and you 
        need to check your system and the BIOS Version.

5. Revision history
12/02/2013   1.0.1011
- Updated critical microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5500 series
- Fixing the issue that some cores of the CPU infrequently behave uncached
  access when booting the Linux operating system, which causes high CPU
  utilization.

06/18/2010   1.0.1010
 - Fixed the Intermittent Performance issue in Guest VMs on Hyper-V Ver.1.0.
   Added the following menu items in the BIOS SETUP menu.
     Processor C3 Report Selection menu
 - Supported the Intel(R) 5520 chipset I/O Hub(IOH) C-2 Step.
 - Updated the Onboard RAID BIOS.
     RAID BIOS Rev A.08.09161344R => A.09.07211059R

10/16/2009   1.0.0007
 - initial version

6. Copyright and Trademark

All contents on this software are the copyright of NEC Corporation or the 
third-party software developer.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, BitLocker are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.

This software uses the software under GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser 
General Public License.

All other company names and product names mentioned herein are registered 
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

