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Intel(R) Server BIOS Development
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INTEL Enterprise Products and Services Division
Intel Corporation
2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA
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DATE    : July 18, 2012
TO      : Intel(R) Server Board S1200KP Customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes for Version R0023
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                           LEGAL INFORMATION
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                              ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp : KPC2060H.86B.0023.2012.0626.1123
Build Date  : Jun 26, 2012

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                           BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported: 
  Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor E3-1200 series
  Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor E3-1200V2 series on the product with the product code
of DBS1200KPR and BBS1200KPR only
  Intel(R) Core(TM) processor i3-2100 series


On-Board Component Option ROM Versions:
Integrated Graphics Option ROM	   : Build 2132 PC 14.34
Intel Rapid Storage Technology     : v11.2.0.1527
LAN Option ROM			   : v1.3.95 PXE 2.1 Build 091
ME Firmware			   : 7.1.52.1176; 8.0.13.1502
Memory Reference Code Version      : Based on E3-1200V2 MRC 1.0.0


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                       SYSTEM FIRMWARE REQUIREMENTS
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BIOS Update Utility: 
  DOS-based iflash2 v2.4 Build 064
  
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                           INSTALLATION NOTES
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DOS-based iflash2 v2.4 Build 064:
	1. Save the iFlash BIOS update file to a temporary directory.
	2. Extract necessary files.
	3. Copy the .BIO file and IFLASH2.EXE to the bootable USB device.
	4. Configure the BIOS of the target system to boot to the USB device:
		a. Press F2 during boot to enter BIOS Setup.
		b. Go to the Boot menu.
		c. Enable USB Boot.
		d. Save by pressing F10 and exit the BIOS Setup.
	5. Boot the target PC with the USB device connected.
	6. At the prompt, type IFLASH2 /PF XXX.BIO, where XXX.BIO is the filename
	of the .BIO file to launch the iFlash BIOS update process. Follow all prompts.

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                        BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS
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BIOS RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS: 
	1. Copy the recovery file (*.bio) to a bootable USB thumb drive.
	2. Place the thumb drive in a USB port of the target system.
	3. Shut down the system and unplug AC power.
	4. Open the chassis and remove the BIOS Configuration Jumper. See the 
	Technical Product Specification for details including the location of this jumper.
	5. Power the system on.
	6. Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to complete.
	7. System will either turn off when the recovery process is completed or it 
	will prompt you to turn off the system.
	8. Remove the thumb drive from the USB port.
	9. Replace the BIOS Configuration Jumper.
	10. Restart system.


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                            KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS
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 - Current BIOS can not be downgraded to KP0018 or earlier versions.
 - Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor E3-1200V2 series support is on the product with the
   product codeof DBS1200KPR and BBS1200KPR only.


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                               R0023
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 - Fixed memory post error halts post waiting for a keyboard entry when event 
   logging = disabled.(BEL:05 SMBIOS Event Log)
 - ME update to 7.1.52.1176 and 8.0.13.1502
 - Added support to FSC feature
 - Updated SATA RAID Option ROM to v11.2.0.1527
 - Fixed when EVENT LOGGING = DISABLED, events should not be logged in BIOS, but Post
   errors should display.


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                               R0022
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 - S1200KP's boot order changed when KB&Mouse are removed

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                               R0021
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 - DDR3 low voltage DIMM module support.
 - Fixed yellow mark "Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus" in Windows
   XP device manager.
 - Fixed integrated LAN yellow mark in device manager when ATI VGA installed on PEG port

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                               R0018
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 - Fixed F12 hotkey display issue
 - Updated SATA RAID Option ROM to 10.8.0.1303

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                               R0012
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 - Initial production BIOS release for the Intel(R) Server Board S1200KP.


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