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NEC Express5800/56Xg (N8000-6601/N8000-6602/N8000-9020)
NEC Express5800/Y56Xg (N8000-6601Y/N8000-6602Y/N8000-9020Y)
NEC Express5800/56Xg-E (N8000-6603/N8000-6604/N8000-9019)
NEC Express5800/Y56Xg-E (N8000-6603Y/N8000-6604Y/N8000-9019Y)
System BIOS 5.6.0108
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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(5.6.0108) for the following 
enhancements of NEC Express5800/56Xg, NEC Express5800/Y56Xg,
NEC Express5800/56Xg-E, NEC Express5800/Y56Xg-E.

    - Updated RAID Firmware for Windows(R) 10.

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 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.
  
  * If you use Windows(R) 8 or Windows(R) 8.1, please change the following 
    setting. Change "Boot Mode" to "Legacy Mode" after moving the cursor on the 
    position of "Boot" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP screen.


2.  Models

  - Models to be supported
     1.NEC Express5800/56Xg N8000-6601/N8000-6602/N8000-9020
     2.NEC Express5800/Y56Xg N8000-6601Y/N8000-6602Y/N8000-9020Y
     3.NEC Express5800/56Xg-E N8000-6603/N8000-6604/N8000-9019
     4.NEC Express5800/Y56Xg-E N8000-6603Y/N8000-6604Y/N8000-9019Y
  - BIOS Versions to be supported
     1. 5.6.0006
     2. 4.6.0007
     
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> 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 
       "System Hardware" 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 "Save & 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 procedures

   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
               (N8000-YYY)
            BIOSVERSION 0108
        System BIOS update data

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

3-2 BIOS SETUP Backup Procedure
     After update the system BIOS, BIOS SETUP is initialized. So, please backup
     the BIOS SETUP if you changed. 

     1. Power on the system.

     2. Start BIOS SETUP screen by pressing <F2> Key during POST.

     3. Backup the BIOS SETUP settings manually.

     4. If you use Windows(R) 8 or Windows(R) 8.1, please change the following
        setting.
        Change "Boot Mode" to "Legacy Mode" after moving the cursor on the 
        position of "Boot" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP screen.

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


3-3 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 1 to 2 minutes.
          DO NOT power off the system during this update process.

     3. BIOS update tool will start automatically. Update process will 
        finish in 1 to 2 minutes.
        Do not switch off the system during the update. 

          Reading  flash ...............  done
          - ME Data Size checking . ok
          Secure Flash enabled, recalculate ROM size with signature...
          - FFS checksums ......... ok
           ...
           ...

     4. Automatically shutdown the system after the update procedure finish.
        Power on the system manually.

     5. The following messages will be shown after booting the system from
        CD/DVD media again.

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

     6. BIOS update tool will start automatically. Please check the following
        messages will be shown.

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

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

     8. Power off the system by power button.

     9. After 10 seconds, power on the system by power button.

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

             BIOS Version:  0108
     
     11. Select "Load Setup Defaults" after moving the cursor on the position
         of "Save & Exit" with the arrow key after starting BIOS SETUP screen.

     12. Select "Save Changes and Exit" after moving the cursor on the 
         position of "Save & Exit" with the arrow key.


3-3 BIOS SETUP Restore Procedure
     If you changed BIOS SETUP, please restore BIOS SETUP.

     1. Power on the system.

     2. Start BIOS SETUP screen by pressing <F2> Key during POST.

     3. Restore the BIOS SETUP settings manually.

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

     The update procedure is 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.
     
     f. BIOS update is Failed.

        They mean that your system failed BIOS update procedure. Please check 
        error message and contact to the Suplier
        +-------------------------------------------------------------------+
        |30 - Error: Problem opening file for reading.                      |
        |BIOS update is Failed.                                             |
        |C:\>                                                               |
        +-------------------------------------------------------------------+


5. Revision history
03/15/2016   5.6.0108
- Updated RAID Firmware for Windows(R) 10.

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.

