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Express5800/R120k-1M
Express5800/R120k-2M
iStorage NS500Rm
System ROM U68 v1.60 (01/09/2026)
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Software name    : Express5800/R120k-1M, Express5800/R120k-2M, iStorage NS500Rm
                   System ROM (BIOS) update module
Models           : Express5800/R120k-1M
                   Express5800/R120k-2M
                   iStorage NS500Rm
Operating System : Windows Server(R) 2022
                   Windows Server(R) 2025
                   Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 9
Method of update : Firmware update via the iLO web interface
Target Users     : See [Target Users for Update] below
Type             : System ROM
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[About the software]
The Express5800/R120k-1M, Express5800/R120k-2M, iStorage NS500Rm
System ROM (BIOS) update module supports the following changes in the
Express5800/R120k-1M, Express5800/R120k-2M, iStorage NS500Rm models:

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for the GPU Computing Card (NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 BSE)[N8105-75].

 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Processor family.

 - Added Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure-Forwarding Platform and
   Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure-Secure Access Service Edge
   profile for Workload Profile option(*1).
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Workload Profile

 - Added OCP NIC Auto-Bifurcation feature.

 - Addressed an issue where the system secure boot status could appear
   inconsistent between RBSU and iLO.

 - Addressed an issue where an error message might pop up when accessing
   Encrypted Devices menu(*2).
    (*2) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Server Security > Device Encryption Option
        > Device Encryption Settings > Encrypted Devices

 - Addressed an issue where the system could encounter insufficient resources
   when GPUs were configured in Shared Direct mode.

  ** Program and data included in this software **
 Following program and data are included in this software.
 Use one of them according to the way of installation.

  a) Flash Firmware Package for iLO Web User Interface
      firmware\OEM.U68_1.60_01_09_2026.fwpkg

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[ Target Users for Update ]
This software is available for the users who use the following models with the
following System ROM version.

  - Models to be supported

     1. Express5800/R120k-1M
     2. Express5800/R120k-2M
     3. iStorage NS500Rm

  - System ROM Versions to be supported

     - U68 v1.40 (05/22/2025)
     - U68 v1.44 (07/11/2025)

Note: In case of using newer System ROM from the above version, it has already
      applied equivalent enhancements. Updating the System ROM isn't needed.

Be sure to check the System ROM version and date with the following procedures.
Select an arbitrary procedure and check the version before and after the update.

 ** System Utilities **

 You can check the System ROM version and date by the following procedure.

    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 is shown. Press <F9> key, "System Utilities" is started.

                        [F9] System Utilities

    2. After starting "System Utilities", select "System Information".

    3. Select "Firmware Information".

    4. Each firmware version is shown on the screen. The System ROM version and
       date can be seen at "System ROM" option.

  Note: After checking the System ROM version, press the <ESC> key or
        select "Exit" to exit the System Utilities.

  Note: About detail of "System Utilities" usage, refer to "1. System
        Utilities" section in the chapter of "Useful Features" of the
        maintenance guide.

 ** Windows(R) OS **

 You can check the System ROM date by a following procedure.

    1. Hold down <Windows> key and press <R> key.

    2. In the "Run" dialog box, type "msinfo32" and then click "OK".

    3. After "System Information" has started, select "System Summary".

    4. Check the System ROM version by the profile of "BIOS Version/Date".

 ** Linux(R) OS **

 You can check the System ROM date by a following procedure.

    1. Launch the terminal such as xterm.

    2. Execute the command as follows.

        # /usr/sbin/dmidecode | less

        Note: "#" means prompt. You do not need to input "#".

    3. Check the System ROM date by "BIOS Information->Release Date".

    Note: The dmidecode command has to be installed.

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 System ROM Installation Procedure
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  1. Preparation of Flash Firmware Package for iLO Web User Interface (*.fwpkg)

   (1) Copy "a) Flash Firmware Package for iLO Web User Interface file"
       (i.e. *.fwpkg) to any location which is accessible from the remote PC.

  2. System ROM installation procedure

   (1) Start the Web Browser on remote PC. And log-in to the iLO Web User
       Interface by a "Configure to iLO Settings" privilege user.

   (2) Select "Firmware tab" from the right menu.

   (3) Select "Update Firmware" from the left menu.

   (4) Select the Flash Firmware Package for iLO Web User Interface,
       copied by a procedure of "1."

   (5) Press "Update" to begin update process.

   (6) Wait for the "Firmware Update Completed." message to display.

   (7) Reboot the system.

   (8) Wait reboot completion for update to take effect.

     The installation is successfully finished.


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 Notes
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  ** Notes in general **

  * Refer to "license_en.txt" about the user license agreement.

  * When Windows(R) BitLocker(TM) function is set to "Enabled", install the
    System ROM after making the function "Disabled". Then make the function
    "Enabled" after install and reboot of the system. If you install the system
    ROM without making the function "Disabled", you may need the recovery
    password when you boot the system.

  * To meet firmware dependencies, you can update iLO7 firmware by latest
    Starter Pack. 
    You can download latest update module(s) from the following web site.
    https://www.nec.com/express
    ("Support & Downloads" of the page top - PCs & Servers - Servers - Downloads
    - Select Model)


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[Revision history]
Version:1.60 (01/09/2026)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for the GPU Computing Card (NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 BSE)[N8105-75].

 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Processor family.

 - Added Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure-Forwarding Platform and
   Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure-Secure Access Service Edge
   profile for Workload Profile option(*1).
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Workload Profile

 - Added OCP NIC Auto-Bifurcation feature.

 - Addressed an issue where the system secure boot status could appear
   inconsistent between RBSU and iLO.

 - Addressed an issue where an error message might pop up when accessing
   Encrypted Devices menu(*2).
    (*2) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Server Security > Device Encryption Option
        > Device Encryption Settings > Encrypted Devices

 - Addressed an issue where the system could encounter insufficient resources
   when GPUs were configured in Shared Direct mode.

Version:1.56 (11/28/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Addressed an issue where the system might experience a MCTP-related issue
   that could cause inconsistencies in device information.

 - Addressed an issue where the system Intel UPI Options menu in
   Power and Performance Options menu(*) might not display correctly.
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Power and Performance Options

 - Addressed an issue where the system might experience a DDR training failure
   or Machine Check Error during boot.

 - Addressed an issue that prevented an IML message from being generated when
   CPU 2 experienced an uncorrectable memory error.

Version:1.54 (10/31/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added a new Mission Critical Mode option(*) in Server Availability menu.
   (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > System Options > Server Availability

 - Added a new UMONITOR option(*) in Processor Options menu.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might stuck in InPostDiscoveryStart stage
   when performing Secure Erase.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might not have POST messages in
   Fan removal and Fan failure cases.

Version:1.52 (10/03/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Processor family.

 - Addressed an issue where the setting change of UPI Link Enablement option
   under Intel UPI Options menu(*) may not have been applied successfully.
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options > Intel UPI Options

 - Addressed an issue where the setting change of UPI Link Power Management
   option under Intel UPI Options menu(*) may not have been applied
   successfully.
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
         > Power and Performance Options > Intel UPI Options

 - Addressed an issue where the ACPI BERT table was not exportable via UEFI/ROM.

 - Addressed an issue where the setting change of Per-Port under PCIe ASPM
   Support (Global) option(*) may not have been properly applied.
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > PCIe Device Configuration > Advanced PCIe Configuration
        > PCIe ASPM Support (Global)

Version:1.50 (09/05/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Processor family.

 - Optimized the UEFI Memory Map to reduce memory fragmentation distribution.

 - Addressed an issue where system might spend a long time in 
   the "Early Processor Initialization" step after power-on.

Version:1.46 (08/08/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Processor family.

 - Removed Energy Performance Preference option from Power and Performance
   Options menu.

 - Removed Intel DMI Link Frequency option from Power and Performance Options
   menu.

 - Addressed an issue where an "unknown" instance might be displayed in
   the Firmware Information menu (*) when a Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter
   [N8104-226] is installed.

 - Addressed an issue where the RBSU setting change might not take effect when
   the System ROM is being updated.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might list wrong port number with
   Quad Port 1000BASE-T Adapter [N8104-226] under System Configuration menu.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might power off before Red Hat Enterprise
   Linux boots when the TPM Visibility option (*) is set to Hidden.
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Server Security > Trusted Platform Module Options
        > Advanced Trusted Platform Module Options

 - Addressed an issue where the system might have unbalanced NUMA node
   configuration when specific core number is configured and Sub-NUMA Clustering
   is set to Enabled.
    (*) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
        > Power and Performance Options > Sub-NUMA Clustering

Version:1.44 (07/11/2025)

Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
                     - Update to this version at your earliest convenience.

 Notes:
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for iStorage NS500Rm[NF8100-310Y/311Y/312Y/313Y].

 - Removed unsupported option "Intel DMI Link Frequency" option from "Power and
   Performance Options" menu.

 - Added a new CPU C1 Auto Demotion option(*1) and CPU C1 Auto UnDemotion
   option(*2) in Power and Performance Options menu.
    (*1) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Power and Performance Options > CPU C1 Auto Demotion
    (*2) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Power and Performance Options > CPU C1 Auto Undemotion

 - Added a new Pre-boot DMA protection option(*3) in Virtualization Options
   menu.
    (*3) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Virtualization Options > Pre-boot DMA Protection
 
 - Added support for Processor Kit(N8101-1909, N8101-1910, N8101-1912,
   N8101-1913, N8101-1914, N8101-1916, N8101-1917, N8101-1918, N8101-1919,
   N8101-1937).

 - Updated microcode for Intel(R) Xeon(R) 6 Processor family.
   This version mitigates security vulnerability of INTEL-SA-01310,
   INTEL-SA-01311, INTEL-SA-01313, INTEL-SA-01367.
 
 - Addressed an issue where the setting in Intel Speed Select Technology -
   Performance Profile option(*4) of Processor Options menu might not return to
   default setting once applied invalid settings.
    (*4) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Processor Options
         > Intel(R) Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile

 - Addressed an issue where system time in operating systems might be delayed
   when the system is under stressful conditions.

 - Addressed an issue where the system power cycle action might be incorrect
   when triggered through IPMI timeout.

 - Addressed an issue where the system might encounter Uncorrectable Machine
   Check Exception (UMCE) during power-on when a USB mouse is connected.

 - Addressed an issue where the Network Boot Retry Count option(*5) setting in
   the Network Boot Option menu might not take effect.
    (*5) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU) 
         > Network Boot Option > Network Boot Retry Count

 - Addressed an issue where the "Negotiated Link Width" of the OCP adapter in
   the PCI Device Information menu of the system utilities might be incorrect.
 
 - Addressed an issue where the system might generate a "Failed to set power
   regulator settings" event when the Power Regulator option(*6) was set to
   OS Control Mode.
    (*6) System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration(RBSU)
        > Power and Performance Options > Power Regulator

Version:1.40 (05/22/2025)

 Upgrade Requirement: Recommended 
 - None.

 Enhancements and problem fixes:
 - Added support for Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 9.

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