topic Re: S1200SP firmware upgrade path in Intel® Xeon® Processor and Server Products

S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SilverNodashi — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:03:24 GMT

Is there a firmware upgrade path for the S1200P motherboards?

We got some servers with the following firmware installed:

BMC FW Build Time : 2017-02-17 12:03:43 BIOS ID : S1200SP.86B.03.01.0014.022720170201 BMC FW Rev : 1.07.10481 Boot FW Rev : 1.05 SDR Package Version : SDR Package 0.20 Mgmt Engine (ME) FW Rev : 04.01.03.021

I would like to upgrade the BIOS and BMC firmware, but the firmware numbers on the downloads page is rather confusion, and not sequential:

Which version should I install next?

Or can I just install the latest version, 03.01.0049 ?

Re:S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 03:14:39 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

Thank you for contacting Intel Customer Support.

Depending on your current BIOS version, we do recommend upgrading to a previous version before updating to the latest version. For example Prior to update your system to BIOS version 03.01.0038 or later, is required to update the system to bridge BIOS version 03.01.2032.

Having said this, can you please provide us the exact model of your serverboard so we can provide you with the proper BIOS update recommendations?

We will be looking forward to your response.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Technical Support Technician

For firmware updates and troubleshooting tips, visit :https://intel.com/support/serverbios

Re: Re:S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SilverNodashi — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:30:58 GMT

Hi Sergio,

This is what I see in the BMC Web console:

and from the commandline:

C:\Users\Administrator>wmic baseboard get product,Manufacturer,version,serialnumber Manufacturer Product SerialNumber Version Intel Corporation S1200SP QSSA72305702 H57534-250

Re: S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:26:03 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

We appreciate the additional details, based on the additional information you have an Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR.

You can try upgrading to version 03.01.2032 then update to version 03.01.0038 and finally to the latest version.

You can find all the available BIOS version here:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/97952/Intel-Server-Board-S1200SPOR

In case you need more assistance please contact us back.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Customer Support Technician

For firmware updates and troubleshooting tips, visit :https://intel.com/support/serverbios

Re: Re:S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SilverNodashi — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:09:49 GMT

Hi Sergio,

This is the sticker on the motherboard, is it still the S12000POR as you suggest? ?

Re: S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:37:00 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

Correct, based on the PBA number of your system: H57534-250, you have an Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR.

You can confirm this information by checking the Product Change Notification file attached.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Customer Support Technician

For firmware updates and troubleshooting tips, visit :https://intel.com/support/serverbios

Re:S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:20:58 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

We are following your case and we would like to know if you were able to perform the BIOS update for your Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Customer Support Technician

For firmware updates and troubleshooting tips, visit :https://intel.com/support/serverbios

Re: S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:16:31 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

We are following your case in regard to your Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR and we would like to know if you need further assistance. Remember you can try upgrading from versions 03.01.1029, the version 03.01.2028; then BIOS to version 03.01.2032 [Bridge] then update to version 03.01.0038 and finally to the latest version.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Customer Support Technician

For firmware updates and troubleshooting tips, visit :https://intel.com/support/serverbios

Re:S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:52:43 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

We are following your case and we would like to know if you were able to perform the BIOS update on your Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR. Additionally, we would like to provide you with a help video on how to perform a BIOS update on your server board:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000032841/server-products.html

Remember you can try upgrading from versions 03.01.1029, the version 03.01.2028; then BIOS to version 03.01.2032 [Bridge] then update to version 03.01.0038 and finally to the latest version.

You can get the previous versions here:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/97952/Intel-Server-Board-S1200SPOR

Finally, you can get the latest BIOS version here:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/29682/Intel-Server-Board-S1200SP-BIOS-and-Firmware-Update-for-Intel-One-Boot-Flash-Update-Intel-OFU-Utility-and-WinPE-

We will be looking forward to your updates.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: S1200SP firmware upgrade path

SergioS_Intel — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:36:00 GMT

Hello SilverNodashi,

We are following up on a case that is still open with on what is the proper path to upgrade the Bios for the Intel® Server Board S1200SPOR, we know that this is important for you to get it resolved and it is also equally important for us to get you the right solution. Since we have not seen an update for several days, the case will automatically close after 2 business days. You can still re-open the case by creating a new thread.

Please note that if the case is re-opened more than 15 days after closure, a new case will be created with a reference to the original case.

Best regards,

Sergio S.

Intel Customer Support Technician

For firmware updates and troubleshooting tips, visit :https://intel.com/support/serverbios