The Intel R2208WT Server System BIOS/Firmware 01.01.0020 is a Server Board Firmware for the Intel Server System R2208WT design. It supports the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family, DDR3 ECC memory, and various storage options. It is designed to provide administrators with easy management and good accessibility within a local network. This firmware release provides important fixes and enhancements.

Features:

• Support for the latest generations of Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family
• Support for DDR3 ECC memory
• Latest updates to BIOS, ME Firmware, BMC /FRU
• Support for multiple storage options (disk, SATA, SAS, etc.)
• Easy integration and management with local network
• Built-in diagnostic features for optimal performance

Specifications:

The Intel R2208WT Server System BIOS/Firmware 01.01.0020 is compatible with the following specifications:

• PCIe 3.0 interface
• DDR3 ECC memory with a maximum speed of 1600 MHz.
• RAID levels 0, 1, 10, and 5 parity
• Support Disk on Module (DOM)
• SATA III(6Gbps) and SAS ports (6 Gb/s)

Using technologies:

1. EFI Interface
2. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
3. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to gain remote visibility and control

Known issues and troubleshooting:

There are some known issues that administrators may encounter when using Intel R2208WT Server System BIOS/Firmware 01.01.0020. Some issues can be resolved easily by performing some simple fixes while others may require assistance from Intel Customer Support. Common known issues include:

• Boot devices inserted in slots 1-10 of PCIe riser2 are missing from the boot list after Esc - Boot Manager Enables / Disables
• Certain M.2 SATA devices might not enumerate properly on some operating systems.
• Limited data retention time flexibility.
• Availability of source code, which is not public

However, most of these issues can be fixed by upgrading to the latest version of the firmware or with the help of Intel Customer Support.

Driver Information:

The Intel R2208WT Server System BIOS/Firmware 01.01.0020 driver can be downloaded from the official Intel website. The driver is necessary to be installed by an authorized technician accomplished to do BIOS flashing or updating. It updates the firmware of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), BMC (Blackbird Management Controller), ME (Management Engine), FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic), and other hardware components of the motherboard. By routinely upgrading your Intel R22208WT Server System BIOS/Firmware, you improve the performance, address security gaps effectively, reduce downtime, hence achieving higher resiliency, manageability to ensure always on operations.