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            Intel(R) Server Platform BIOS Release Notes
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INTEL(R) Server Boards and Systems
Intel Corporation
2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA

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DATE : February 22 2023
TO : Multi-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor-Based Server Platform customers
SUBJECT : BIOS Release notes
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                                                      ABOUT THIS RELEASE
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Build Stamp: SE5C620.86B.01.04.0030
Build Date: June 05, 2023
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                                                      Supported Platforms
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    M70KLP Family
        SE5C620.86B.01.04.0030_PFR_Cap.bin
        SHA256: 20b7950e4834097e3f91dab98751868df47c9238d7a5c0038131021f9e83628a

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                                                      BIOS COMPONENTS/CONTENTS
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Processors supported:
        Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor Scalable Family 3rd Generation

Microcode versions:
        CPUID           Version         Status
        5065a           0x8600001f      (CPX A0)
        5065b           0x0700001f      (CPX A1)

RSTeSataEfi:
        v7.0.0.2086
RSTesSataEfi:
        v7.0.0.2086
BIOSACM:
        v1.0.6
SINIT:
        v1.0.4
NvmDimmDriver:
        v02.00.00.3844
NvmDimmHii:
        v02.00.00.3844
VMDVROC2:
        v7.0.0.2086
VMDVROC1:
        v7.0.0.2086
SPS:
        04.04.04.028
PCH PFR SVN:
        3
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                                                      INSTALLATION NOTES
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WARNING:  It is very important to follow these instructions as they are written.
Failure to update using the proper procedure may cause damage to your system.

Firmware Update Tools: Sysfwupdt

User can update BIOS flash image via the follow methods...

1. Copy the entire contents of the SUP package to the HDD or USB flash
   drive. (All of the files in the package must reside in the same
   directory.)
2. Boot to UEFI Shell, then change the Shell to mapped device file system
   Example: Shell> fs0: (or fs1:)
   Press Esc in 5 seconds to skip SUP auto execution.
3. Run KlpUpdBios.nsh.
4. System will auto shutdown for about 5 min after the update is completed.
5. Do *NOT* plug off the power during this period.

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                                                      CHANGE LIST
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                                01.04.0030
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1. Apply security fix PTK0003271 (SA50085)
2. Apply security fix 5.x_0168 (AMISV526)
3. Increment PFM SVN to 3
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                                01.04.0029
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1. Apply security fix SA50126
2. Apply security fix AMISV502
3. Increment PFM SVN to 2
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                                01.04.0028
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1. Fix that the VROC key cannot be detected.
2. Update copyright year to 2022.
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                                01.04.0027
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1. Add a security mitigation for Cedar Island JedecNvdimmSmm.
2. Add a security mitigation for the PfrSmiUpdateFw vulnerability.