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Express5800/B120f
System BIOS 5.0.1013
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Software name    : Express5800/B120f
                   System BIOS update module
Models           : Express5800/B120f
Target Users     : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type             : System BIOS
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[ About the software ]
The Express5800/B120f System BIOS Update Module supports the following 
functional enhancement in the Express5800/B120f models:

  - Fixed the issue that the system BIOS cannot be updated on the OS

  ** Attention in general **
  * 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.
  
  * This software does not support on the OS. Please update with the method of 
    offline update.
  

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[ Target Users for Update ]
This software is available for the users who use the following models with the 
following BIOS Version.

  - Models to be supported
     1.Express5800/B120f 

  - BIOS Versions to be supported
     1. 5.0.0007
     2. 5.0.1011
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 by pressing 
       <F2> key. 
                        "Press <F2> SETUP"

    2. Select "System Management" after moving the cursor on the position of 
       "Server" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP.
    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. Move a cursor with left or right key at the position of "Save & Exit" 
       and choose "Discard Changes and Exit", and please finish a BIOS SETUP.

  Note:Refer to "Details of System BIOS" in the chapter of "Convenient
       Features" in the maintenance guide for details of BIOS SETUP setting.


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 BIOS Update Procedure
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** For Offline **
   Prepare one set of writable CD/DVD media.

  1) Preparation of Installation Media
     Download the zipped file and unzip all the files.
     Burn all the files as "file" to the CD/DVD media with the burning 
     software. At the time, please select ISO9660 file system.
     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 Z.Z.ZZZZ
        System BIOS update data

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

  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 start the system with the CD/DVD.
     2. The following messages and progress bar will be shown during POST.

          ******** Execute BIOS Update ********
          Now BIOS update is executing from update media ..
          Update image is successfully loaded!
          Now updating ........

          The update process will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
          DO NOT power off the system during this update process.

     3. When the BIOS update is completed, the following messages will be shown.

          Update from update media is completed! 
          BIOS is updated to revision : Z.Z.ZZZZ
          Please eject update media.
          Press any key to reboot.

     4. Reboot the system by pressing any key after you eject the CD/DVD media 
        from the CD/DVD drive.

      Now the update is successfully finished.

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 Notes
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- Notes at Offline
 1.BIOS update procedure, a message may appear indicating the reason why the 
   tool has not finished:

   (a) BIOS Update has already done.
       Flash update error. Exit update process.

       The BIOS Version of the current system is the same as the update version,
       and does not require updating.

   (b) This BIOS is NEW. Don't need BIOS update.
       Flash update error. Exit update process.

       The BIOS Version of the current system is newer than the update version, 
       and the functions equivalent to those included in the update have 
       already been applied to the system, and does not require updating.

   (c) System Type Unmatched !!
       Flash update error. Exit update process.

      This message will appear when attempts are made to apply the BIOS update 
      to inapplicable models. Please Confirm "Models" and "BIOS Versions".

   (d) "Invalid BIOS data" or "BIOS data unmatched!!"
       Flash update error. Exit update process.

       Either of these messages will appear when the data contained in the 
       "BIOS update data" is invalid. Be certain to use "BIOS update data" in 
       the media or downloaded data.


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[Revision history]
03/18/2015   5.0.1013
- Fixed the issue that the system BIOS cannot be updated on the OS

12/16/2014   5.0.1011
- MicroCode Update for Intel(R)Xeon(R)Processor E5-2600v3 series
- Enhancement of Snoop function
  - Added "Cluster On Die" and "Early Snoop" menu in BIOS Setup.


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