BIOS Update Release Notes

PRODUCTS: DH55TC, DH55HC, DH55PJ (Standard BIOS)

BIOS Version 0048 - TCIBX10H.86A.0048.2011.1206.1342

About This Release:

 Date: December 6, 2011
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2120 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2120 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.65
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.20.1059
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Updated processor support.
 Fixed issue where system hangs during POST with certain USB
optical drives.
 Revised the wording in BIOS setup strings.
 Added improvements on security fixes.
 Fixed security issues by adding SMM callout, Signing override,
and Signing recovery.
 Updated VBIOS to version 2120.

BIOS Version 0046 - TCIBX10H.86A.0046.2011.0422.1617

About This Release:

 April 22, 2011
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2111 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2111 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.65
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.20.1059
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where operating system installation is extremely
slow 12GB memory is installed.
 Updated VBIOS to v.2111.
 Fixed error beep for thermal trip.

BIOS Version 0045 - TCIBX10H.86A.0045.2011.0323.1806

About This Release:

 March 23, 2011
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2086 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2086 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.65
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.20.1059
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

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New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where Intel® Desktop Utilities displays no data when
UEFI Boot is enabled.
 Removed PS/2 mouse wake up function after Windows* shutdown.
 Fixed issue where USB is not detected.
 Disabled PECS token.
 Fixed issue where system hangs with multiple Magic Packets to
WOL.

TCIBX10H.86A.0044.2011.0120.1057 Production BIOS

About This Release:

 January 20, 2011
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2086 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2086 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.65
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.20.1059
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue with Intel ME firmware update.

BIOS Version 0043 - TCIBX10H.86A.0043.2011.0112.1839

About This Release:

 January 12, 2011
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2086 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2086 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.65
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.20.1059
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Corrected socket type.
 Fixed issue where users do not have view access to the bios if
a supervisor password is set and user access is set to no
access but the password is left as NULL.
 Updated VBIOS to version 2086.
 Updated PXE Option ROM.
 Updated ME firmware to version 6.1.20.1059.

BIOS Version 0040 - TCIBX10H.86A.0040.2010.1018.1100

About This Release:

 October 18, 2010
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2017 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2009 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.0.1042
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where system hangs with POST code EB.

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  Fixed issue where system has not video when using certain
graphics card.

BIOS Version 0039 - TCIBX10H.86A.0039.2010.0722.1419

About This Release:

 July 22, 2010
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2017 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2009 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.0.1042
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Added an option for “Power On – PXE Boot” to setup item “Wake
on LAN from S5”.
 Fixed issue with boot password error when using PS/2 keyboard
attached to certain KVMs.

BIOS Version 0038 - TCIBX10H.86A.0038.2010.0624.1337

About This Release:

 June 24, 2010
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2017 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2009 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.0.1042
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Updated PCH reference code to the latest label.
 Updated MCH reference code to the latest label.
 Fixed issue where USB port #1 and #2 do not work in the
operating system Backwards Compatibility Mode is enabled.
 Fixed issue where Hard Disk Pre-delay option in BIOS setup
does not work in AHCI mode.
 Fixed issue where Intel Display Audio is not disabled when a
PCI Express x16 graphics card is installed.

BIOS Version 0036 - TCIBX10H.86A.0036.2010.0525.1620

About This Release:

 May 25, 2010
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2017 PC 14.34
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2009 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.0.1042
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Updated PCH reference code to the latest label.
 Updated MCH reference code to the latest label.
 Updated processor support.
 Updated VBIOS to v2017.

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  Fixed issue where some cards plugged into PCI Express slot do
not work at runtime.
 Added support for dual-display function.
 Fixed issue with wrong system memory map when Intel ME
firmware is disabled.

BIOS Version 0035 - TCIBX10H.86A.0035.2010.0429.1516

About This Release:

 April 29, 2010
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on HC/TC: 2009
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision on PJ: 2009
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.1.0.1042
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.1.0.0005

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue where no video is displayed if both PCI and PCI-e
VGA cards are attached and primary video output is set to
integrated graphics.
 Updated ME F/W to 6.1.0.1042.
 Updated MEBx to 6.1.0.0005.
 Updated processor support.
 Updated VBIOS to 2009.
 Updated QST payload to fix wrong description of fan-headers in
BIOS setup and Intel® Desktop Utilities.
 Fixed issue where memory slot information of SMBIOS is not
correct.
 Corrected memory over voltage setting on older boards.
 Changed default setting of ASPM support to disable.
 Improved primary video detection.
 Fixed serial modem S1/S3 wake-up issue.
 Fixed issue where system does not boot normally to the
operating system when using external VGA cards.
 Added support for processor “Maximum Non-Turbo Ratio” in
Performance Page in BIOS setup menu.
 Fixed wrong setting GPIO30.
 Fixed issue where Video Configuration loses item Primary Video
Adaptor in BIOS setup menu.
 Fixed wrong OEM Table ID for ACPI table.
 Improved monitor not staying at sleep state when resuming from
S1/S3.
 Reduced BIOS update time when ME F/W revisions are the same.
 Improved the primary video detection algorithm to reduce S3
resume time.
 Improved memory over voltage setting to fix noise during POST.
 Enabled chipset ASPM support.
 Removed MCH temperature monitor in setup menu.
 Fixed issue where Wake on LAN still works after G3 when set to
stay off.
 Fixed issue where some add-on cards not detected when plugged
into PCI-e x1 slot.
 Fixed an issue where some PCI-e x1 cards would not work when
plugged into the PCI-e x16 slot.

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  Fixed the GMA control panel showing max graphics memory as
only 256MB.
 Fixed issue where processor L2 cache size information is not
shown correctly in BIOS.
 Fixed system hang when non-bootable media with invalid MBR is
inserted and its boot priority is first.
 Fixed Rear/Front fan duty cycle setting swapped.
 Fixed issue where system is unbootable when disabling "Intel
ME State Control" in MEBx.
 Fixed issue where some PCIe x16 GFX cards will show yellow-
bang for Intel Display Audio under Windows XP*.
 Fixed system hangs on S4 resume.
 Fixed issue where system will auto resume after multiple USB
keyboard/mouse clicks on entering S4.
 Fixed issue where USB mass storage devices would be higher
than others in hard drive boot order under AHCI mode.
 Fixed issue where Wake On Lan for S3/S4 could not be disabled
through Power Management in Device Manager.
 Corrected SMBIOS on-board device information.
 Fixed issue where wake from Serial Modem could not be
disabled.
 Fixed issue where certain PCI VGA card would not work.
 Fixed system paused at 0xEB for extended period with the
certain card readers.
 Fixed wrong beep and LED blink pattern for CPU thermal trip
warning.
 Added support for Backwards Compatibility mode for USB.
 Fixed issue where PS/2 devices are able to wake the system
even if disabled their capability in Device Manager.

BIOS Version 0028 - TCIBX10H.86A.0028.2009.1201.1520

About This Release:

 December 01, 2009
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision: 1931
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.0.2.1194
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.0.3.0019

New Fixes/Features:
 Updated processor support.
 Extended the lengths of SMBIOS type 1 and type 3 strings
fields.
 Improved the function of wake-on-LAN after G3 (AC power
failure).
 Improved potential security problems.
 Changed Full Test Counter to „0‟ in FITC utility.
 Updated VBIOS to version: 1931.
 Updated ME F/W to version: 1194.
 Fixed issue of wrong boot device priority when AHCI mode is
enabled.
 Improved the Memory OC programming.
 Fixed Power LED Indicator failure when putting system into
S1/S3 on the second time.
 Changed SMBIOS type 10 on-board device name string of IGD.

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BIOS Version 0026 - TCIBX10H.86A.0026.2009.1113.1720

About This Release:

 November 13, 2009
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision: 1914
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.0.0.1184
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.0.3.0019

New Fixes/Features:
 Fixed issue with PAVP mode Enable.
 Updated PCH/MCH reference code to the latest revision to
include SPEC update.
 Updated values of CPU family for SMBIOS type4.
 Updated SMBIOS type131.
 Removed EDID checking to solve some HDMI receivers not
displaying correctly.
 Changed setup options of “Memory Multiplier”.
 Changed prompt message after recovery flash completes.
 Added Front Fan and Rear Fan Duty Cycle setup option into Fan
Control page.
 Fixed issue where Memory Multiplier and Memory Speed not
showing correctly in Performance page.
 Fixed issue where user payload update not working.
 Fixed issue where RCRB+2120h[16] not setting correctly.
 Updated MEBX to version: 0019.
 Updated SMBIOS CPU cache information.
 Updated PCH reference code to the latest label.
 Fixed issue where system cannot boot after changing Host-Clock
Frequency.
 Removed supporting of non-reboot flashing method.
 Added supporting of adjusting Memory timing for both LFD and
CKD.
 Hid setup options of Processor ratio override.
 Updated VBIOS to version: 1914.
 Updated LFD MRC to version:1.20.
 Updated GPIO57 of PCH to GPO(L).
 Updated SATA GEN1 register settings.
 Updated SMBIOS type4 and type7 data.
 Changed detection of Chassis Intrusion to use CASEOPEN# of
SIO.
 Changed default setting of “Detect Missing Fans” to “Log
Only”.
 Fixed wrong settings of GPIO72 to PCH and GP55 to SIO on
S4/S5.
 Added workaround for Display Flicker in FITC utility.
 Removed unused microcode.
 Changed Lock Mask to unlock Manual Fan Control and Thresholds
for the QST configuration.

BIOS Version 0020 - TCIBX10H.86A.0020.2009.1019.2043

About This BIOS:

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  October 19, 2009
 Integrated Graphics Option ROM Revision: 1890 PC 14.34
 PXE LAN Option ROM Revision: PXE 2.1 Build 088, v1.3.37
 ME Firmware: 8MB SKU 6.0.0.1184
 MEBx Code: Based on Version 6.0.3.0018

New Fixes/Features:
 Initial production BIOS release

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