This is a new BIOS release for the hp workstation i2000. The WFlash64 FLASH update utility is an EFI application program use for updating the flash for the hp i2000 workstation. These FLASH Update Utility Release Notes are Copyright (c) 1999-2001 Intel Corporation, All Rights Reserved.
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This software applies to: |
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System(s): |
hp workstation i2000 |
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Operating system(s): |
Microsoft Windows XP hp-ux 11i Linux distribution 7.1 |
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Languages: |
[x] English, [ ] French, [ ] Italian, [ ] German, [ ] Spanish, [ ] Swedish, [ ] Norwegian, [ ] Finnish, [ ] Danish |
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Certifications: |
none |
Version
Current version
File name: i2000_bios_117c.exe
Version: 117c
Release date: 10/10/01
Version replaced
File name: 111a.exe
Version: 111a
Release date: 07/17/01
How to determine your current version
On boot up of the workstation:
1. at the Itanium logo select enter setup
2. select the tab labeled “system bios”
3. the system bios tab has a field labeled BIOS:
BIOS= W460GXBS2.86E.0117C.P09.200108091154
The reference bolded in this example reflects the Version 117c.
Availability of this software
[ ] This software is made available on the web only
[x] This software is made available on the web and on factory-preloaded software
[ ] This software is made available on the web and on CDs shipped with the product
[ ] This software is made available on the web, in factory-preloaded software, and on CDs shipped with the product.
Detailed description
Fixed issues
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Code Specification is missing the beep code, 3-1-1,
identifying FMM failing to initialize.
· (Sub-system vendor ID) failing PCI 2.2 Compliance Testing on Bus 1.
· (Sub-system vendor ID) failing PCI 2.2 Compliance Testing on Bus 2.
· System hangs with SCSI adapters LSI22910 and Adaptec 39160 installed.
· Additional beep codes added to enhance serviceability 91-1-2, 2-1-1).
· BIOS causing system to hang before EFI in a Maximum Configured system.
· PAL version reported correctly in information screen during EFI boot
· 1-1-5 Memory Error beep code is now functional
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Additional changes to resolve issue where incorrect
processor and FSB speeds are reported during boot
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Added support for the WSETUP.EFI utility included in
the OEM Toolkit rev 2.01. When used with BIOS RC8, this utility facilitates
automatic setting of processor errata workarounds. Use the WCONFIG.EFI or
CMOS.EFI utility to set the processor speed.
· Removed IBIOSI marker in AMI runtime library
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Implemented fix to prevent possible RTC corruption when
processing an MCA on a DP system
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Fixed issue where single-bit memory error events were
displaying incorrect DIMM location in Event Log
· Remove Event Log records that have been read by the OS
· Add CMOS switches to enable/disable processor workarounds
· Fixed system freeze when accessing video mode information in EFI
· Fixed hang with EFI MEM command if start address argument does not end in 0
· Double-bit memory error now results in MCA instead of a hang in PMI handler
· EFI Boot maintenance menu enhanced to make adding a boot option easier
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Resolved issue in which the Mylex* EXR2000 RAID
controller began executing memory transactions before being allocated memory space
· Resolved AGP Aperture memory space overlap with GXB PCI space
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Fixed issue where incorrect CPU and FSB speeds were
being reported during boot
Known issues and limitations
· IDE Enumeration Delay of approximately 45 seconds on drives containing Linux* formatted EFI partitions.
· Excessive delay observed when clearing flash error log object. Expected: 2-3 seconds. Actual: 12 - 65 seconds.
· Benign MCA error may occur on application processor during BIOS recovery. MCA POST error code EB.
· BIOS splash screen countdown timer is 10 seconds, but may display count down starting at 9 or 8 and not 10.
· USB Mitsumi* keyboard and mice intermittently non-functional with MicroSoft* 64-bit Windows* XP. Mitsumi keyboard -driver is NOT native to the Microsoft 64-bit WindowsXP. Using Mitsumi driver fixes this issues.
Upgrade
recommendation
[x] Recommended
[ ] Critical
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Copy WFlash64.EFI and binary input file (bios117c.bin) to an LS120 disk |
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Boot to the EFI shell |
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Enter the following command line: WFlash64 /P |
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When prompted for the required system reset press 'y' key to continue. |
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On the system reset boot to the EFI shell. |
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Enter the following command line and follow screen instructions: WFlash64 bios117c.bin |
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Reboot system after the update is completed. |
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Copy the firmware image to an LS120 (Super Disk™) with a File name of "wpgbios.bin” |
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Place the disk into the LS120 drive |
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Move the recovery jumper in the system board to the recovery setting (no jumper). Remove the Configuration Mode jumper (J29). Save the jumper |
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Turn on the system power. |
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Listen for the startup beep sequence (3-3-1-0) |
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The LS120 drive light will come on and in about 2-3 minutes Will turn off. |
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At this point FLASH will be erased and programmed. Losing Power at this point will warrant a restart of the recovery process. This stage may take from 1-2 minutes. |
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When programming is complete (with SUCCESS) you will here a sequence of (3-3-3-0). Otherwise you will hear a beep code specific to the type of failure. |
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Power down the system, restore the recovery jumper to the Normal setting (pins 2-3). |
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Enter the following command line: edd30 on Power down the workstation |
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NOTE: In the event of a failure during recovery the beep sequence indicating the type of failure will repeat until the system is powered down. Additional information can be obtained from using the utility help option from the EFI Shell: Wflash64 /? |
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