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This download supports Intel(R) RAID controller SASMF8I, and Intel(R) Embedded Server RAID Technology II - SAS Software RAID product. Please verify that this package has been tested with the RAID device you have chosen to use by checking the drivers web page for your controller at http://support.intel.com.

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Package Information
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FW and OpROM Package for Native SAS mode and Intel(R) Embedded Server RAID Technology II

Package version: 2008.06.16
FW Version = 01.25.01.00 (includes fixed firmware settings)
BIOS (non-RAID) Version = 06.22.00
BIOS (SW RAID) Version = 06.05071459i

Supported RAID modes: 0, 1, 10, and 5 (activation key AXXRAKSW5 required for RAID 5 support)

Supported Intel(R) Server Boards and Systems:
 - S5000PSLSASR, S5000XVNSASR, S5000VSASASR, S5000VCLSASR, S5000VSFSASR
 - SR1500ALSASR, SR1550ALSASR, SR2500ALLXR, S5000PALR (with SAS I/O Module)
 - S5000PSLROMBR (SROMBSAS18E) without HW RAID activation key AXXRAK18E installed (native SAS or SW RAID modes only) - for HW RAID mode separate package is available
 - NSC2U, TIGW1U

Supported Intel(R) RAID controller (adapters):
- SASMF8I

Supported LSI* add-in SAS adapters:
- LSISAS3041e-R, LSISAS3041x-R, LSISAS3081e-R, LSISAS3442e-R, LSISAS3442x-R, LSISAS3081e-R, LSISAS3081x-R
These images/updates are provided so these adapters can be easily updated on EPSD systems using efi with the same revisions supported for EPSD onboard components. However, the latest/tested FW/OpROM images are available from http://www.lsi.com.

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Known Restrictions
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N/A

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Known Bugs
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N/A

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Fixes/Updates
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Version 2008.06.16
 1. Fixed - the issue with    The LED functions are not working inside the OSes for SWR5
 2. Fixed - the issue with    (IR-Only) Volume rebuild fails after cold swap in IME volume with hotspare
 3. Fixed - the issue with    When a degraded RAID volume with a missing disk is rebooted, it may resync to a non-RAID disk.
 4. Fixed - the issue with    (IR-Only) Physical Disk firmware download commands are being rejected
 5. Added support for     (IR-Only) Allow the host to set the name of a RAID volume

Version 2007.12.05
 1. Fixed incorrect system-dependent firmware settings. This includes fix for the issue with HDD not being detected in Slot1 with SR2500ALLX system.
 2. Added support for more than one SAS expander
 3. Added graceful handling of situation when more than 8 HDDs are installed (the limit of 8 drives still exists).

Version 2007.08.20
 1. Updated readme files, added LSI adapters to package, added a new platform to supported list

Version 2007.07.22
 1. Fixed an issue with 1.6GHz processors when recognizing the SW RAID 5 Activation Key

Version 2007.05.24
 1. Fixed an issue preventing NCQ functionality on the new silicon spins

Version 2007.01.18
 1. Added pass thru support for up to 2 SATA CD/DVD devices when the controller is in SW RAID mode
    - boot from CD/DVD-ROM with floppy emulation or hard-drive emulation not supported


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Update Instructions
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Note:  If SAS IO Module is installed in SR2500ALLX, SR1500ALSAS, or SR1560SFHS (with active SAS backplane) system
         - SAS controller on midplane/backplane must be disabled in BIOS Setup when updating SAS IO module firmware
         - SAS IO module must be disabled in BIOS Setup when updating SAS controller on midplane/backplane firmware

Note:  If LSI SAS HBA (add-in card) is installed in the system, it should be removed before updating onboard SAS controller, active SAS midlane/backplane, or ROMB card.
       If not removed, firmware on the HBA card will be erased.


1. Unzip all of the files from the zip package onto USB key or CD, maintaining the directory structure.

2. Boot to the EFI shell
    - Press 'F2'  during POSt to enter BIOS Setup
    - Select Boot Manager -> EFI Shell

3. Change drive and directory location to where you unzipped the package by typing the following commands:
     fs0: <press Enter>     
     cd <SAS FW directory name>

   Note:  You can always get a list of files and sub-directories in the current directory by typing 'dir' command.
          Instead of 'fs0: you may need to type 'fs1:' or 'fs2:', etc. depending on your drive configuration and removable media type.


4. Type in the name of the batch file that matches your board model and press <Enter>: 

   almp_upd.nsh  	SR1550ALSAS,SR2500ALLX  (note: SAS IO module AXXSASIOMOD must be disabled in BIOS Setup, if installed)
   albp_upd.nsh  	SR1500ALSAS  (note: SAS IO module AXXSASIOMOD must be disabled in BIOS Setup, if installed)
   aliomupd.nsh  	AXXSASIOMOD in S5000PAL or S5400SF based system (note: SAS controller on midplane/backplane must be disabled in BIOS Setup, if applicable)                	
   basasupd.nsh	NSC2U with LSI SAS1068 controller
   casasupd.nsh  	S5000VCLSAS
   hmsasupd.nsh	TIGW1U with LSI SAS1068 controller
   lpsasupd.nsh  	S5000PSLROMB, SROMBSAS18E
   sasasupd.nsh  	S5000VSASAS
   sasmf8iupd.nsh	SASMF8I
   sfsasupd.nsh  	S5000VSFSAS
   slsasupd.nsh  	S5000PSLSAS and S5000XVNSAS

   3041e.nsh		LSISAS3041e-R
   3041x.nsh		LSISAS3041x-R
   3081e.nsh		LSISAS3081e-R
   3442e.nsh		LSISAS3442e-R
   3442x.nsh		LSISAS3442x-R
   3081e.nsh		LSISAS3081e-R
   3081x.nsh		LSISAS3081x-R

5. Reboot and confirm the OpROM/FW versions (depending on mode) and drives listed.



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Known update process issues:

1) On every flash (to SAS controllers) there will be two messages displayed that may *appear* to be errors.

	a) The first will show up in the first or second stage of the install (depending on the
	   silicon revision on the board being upgraded), and will read:

		ERROR: The Firmware image is 0000000000000000 00000000000000Bx

		but the adapter is 0000000000000000 00000000000000By

	   This is because the package attempts to flash to all revisions of chips, and the
	   message will ALWAYS show up for either the first or second stage - but it simply
	   represents that that REVISION of chip wasn't found - there will be a successful FW
	   update message either just before or just after this message. This message is EXPECTED
	   to be seen, and can be ignored (as long as one of the two FW attempts shows success).

	b) The second will be a message at the very end of each stage that reads:

		Reconnecting the EFI Driver. Please wait...

		Connect Controller Failed: Not Found

	   This is EXPECTED behavior and the message can be ignored.


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