CUSTOMER

RELEASE

NOTES

Customer: / NCR, Inc
3925 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022 USA
Phone: (770) 576-6000
Fax: (770) 754-7790
Product: / Phoenix Technologies SecureCore Tiano2.1 UEFI Firmware for the Intel Cedar Trail Platform and Cedarview Processor
Platform: / Radiant Systems P1230 – POS system board w/ Intel Atom Cedarview and NM10 (Tiger Point) PCH, ITE IT8783F SIO

Component Code:

PhoenixPlatform Reference Code

SecureCore Tiano Enhanced, Intel Cedar Trail, Cedarview CPU, Tigerpoint IOH for Cedar Rock NextX CRB Fab1/2 / 2.1.0.395

Intel Reference code revision list:

Cedarview Memory Reference Code / Production version 1.1
(updated in 2.1.0.395)
ACPI Framework BIOS Reference Code / 1.0.0 (updated in 2.1.0.395)
Cedarview Framework BIOS Reference Code / 1.0.0 (updated in 2.1.0.395)
Digital Thermal Sensor Reference Code / 1.0.0 (updated in 2.1.0.395)
Platform Power Management Reference Code / 1.0.0 (updated in 2.1.0.395)
Intel(R) NM10 Framework Reference Code / Production Version 1.6.0-2
IGD Video BIOS / 1059 (RADS v71)
Cedarview Processor P-Unit Firmware / Rev.014 (updated in 2.1.0.395)

Intel CPU Microcode revision list:

Cedarview-M Signature 30661 Microcode / Rev 10D (M083066110D)
Cedarview-D Signature 30661 Microcode / Rev 10D (M043066110D)

Revision History:

A17 (NCR 2.1.0.395 base) – November 4, 2014

Changes:

  • Changed chassis type in SMBIOS Type 3 table to correct value of "desktop". – [WIT 698377]

A16 (NCR 2.1.0.395 base) – April 12, 2013

Changes:

  • Corrected periodic "Shift-F10" lockup during BIOS POST. – [WIT 678043]
  • Sped BIOS POST by about 8 seconds by correcting unsupported PS/2 detection logic. – [WIT 678232]
  • Added support for new Winbond W25Q16CV SPI Flash chip. – [WIT 675470]
  • Added support for boot from USB drives. – [WIT 675471]
  • Integrated latest Realtek Ethernet Option ROM version 2.52. – [WIT 675630]
  • Upgraded to latest CPU Microcode revision 'D' to allow connection to Arium debugger. – [WIT 678086]
  • Re-enable video following wake from S3. – [WIT 678100]
  • Corrected bug where BIOS POST halts following a failed PXE boot. – [WIT 678249]

A15 (Radiant/NCR 2.1.0.395 base) – April 25, 2012

Changes:

  • Significantly reduced BIOS update timing using Winflash tool from 4:00 minutes to 1:20 minutes. - [WIT664272]

A13 (Radiant/NCR 2.1.0.395 base)– February 17, 2012

Changes:

  • Added support for Radiant "PXE On Next Boot" functionality. - [WIT662068]

A12 (Radiant/NCR 2.1.0.395 base)– January 27, 2012

Changes:

  • Changed Recovery Buttton logic to match that of existing AMIBIOS platforms. - [WIT 661085/661728]
  • Add analog board and RAM temperature reading support to P1230 platform. - [WIT 660444]
  • Upgraded VBIOS binary to version 1059.71. – [WIT 661807]
  • Removed support for 4MB SPI flash parts. Only 2MB flash parts will be used on P1230. [WIT 661757]

A11 (Calsoft vP1230_2.1.0.395.3)– January 17, 2012

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Integrated Radiant Recover Button/Boot from Non-primary partion logic
  • Removed “IA32” sub-string from BIOS version string

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed EC I/O access bug in SuperIO initialization for analog/RAM temperature reading

A10 (Calsoft vP1230_2.1.0.395.2)– January 13, 2012

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Viewable BIOS version (Boot screens, Setup, SMBIOS/DMI) now displayed in “Axx” format
  • Integrated Radiant v71 VBIOS (IGD 1059)
  • Integrate NCR branded spash screen
  • Add SuperIO initialization for analog/RAM temperature reading
  • IT8783F SIO Environment Controller set to enabled
  • SIO EC IO Base Address set to 0x290
  • SIO EC temperature sensors (TMPIN3-1) set to Thermal Mode
  • SIO EC monitoring engine started
  • Change Setup defaults
  • Advanced->NorthBridge Configuration->Primary Display Selection= “IGD”
  • Advanced->NorthBridge Configuration->IGD Configuration->”IGD – LCD Panel Type”= “1024 x 768 LVDS Color Panel”
  • Advanced->South Bridge Configuration->SB PCI Express Config->PCI Express Port 3 Config->PCI Express Root Port 3= “Disabled”
  • Advanced->South Bridge Configuration->SB PCI Express Config->PCI Express Port 3 Config->PCI Express Root Port 4 = “Disabled”
  • Hide Setup fields
  • Advanced->NorthBridge Configuration->IGD Configuration->”Inverter Connection”
  • Advanced->NorthBridge Configuration->IGD Configuration->”GMCH BLC Control”
  • Advanced->NorthBridge Configuration->IGD Configuration->”IGD Active LFP”

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed instantaneous resume from S3 sleep state issue

P1230_2.1.0.395.1– November 7, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Upgraded core sources to Phoenix SCT2.1 Cedar Trail 2.1.0.395 release
  • This includes newer revisions of Intel reference code and CPU microcode updates (see component revision info above)
  • Changed SATA Controller default operating mode from IDE to AHCI
  • Removed USB Mass Storage Devices from Boot Order

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed GPE SCI/SMI routing issue resulting in CPU overhead

P1230_2.1.0.388.1– October 17, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Upgraded core sources to Phoenix SCT2.1 Cedar Trail 2.1.0.388 release
  • This includes newer revisions of Intel reference code and CPU microcode updates (see component revision info above)
  • Integrated newer Realtek 8111 LAN PXE Option ROM (v2.44)
  • Integrated Radiant v60 VBIOS (IGD 1050)
  • Changed default boot order to place ATA fixed devices before removable (USB, ATAPI) devices
  • Changed default Boot Menu hot key from F5 to F8

Bug Fixes:

  • PXE boot using 3COM Boot Menu first stage bootloader now functions correctly
  • SIO Com port IRQ sharing has been re-enabled
  • Bezel LED now turned off in BIOS/DOS as a result of momentary power switch press

P1230_2.1.0.330.3– September 26, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Added Bezel LED functionality
  • Set to Blue at BIOS Post start
  • Set to Yellow on S1/S3 sleep state
  • Set to Black on S5 soft off state
  • Added System Status LED functionality
  • Set to solid Red on BIOS Post start
  • Set to blinking Red on BIOS Post error
  • Set to solid Green on OS boot
  • Integrated Radiant v54 VBIOS w/ modified device ID for Rev B
  • Added COM 4 loopback fix

Known Issues:

  • System status LED does not blink red on missing DIMM failure

P1230_2.1.0.330.2– August 5, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Added initialization of NM10 GPIOs as defined in the P1230 BIOS Requirements v1.1 document for the following features:
  • System Status LED
  • Direct Drive Cash Drawers
  • Recovery Button
  • LVDS Panel Configuration
  • Board Revision
  • Reserved Pins
  • Added initialization of IT8783F SIO GPIOs as defined in the P1230 BIOS Requirements v1.1 document for the following features:
  • Bezel LED
  • Note: CF UV LED is not implemented per the spec since this feature will be controlled by the micrcontroller in Rev B hardware.
  • Integrated Radiant v41 VBIOS

Known Issues:

  • Bezel LED initial values (Blu On, Red/Grn Off) are not being set correctly

P1230_2.1.0.330.1– July 8, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Upgraded core sources to Phoenix SCT2.1 Cedar Trail 2.1.0.330 release
  • Integrated Realtek 8111 LAN PXE Option ROM
  • Integrated Radiant v36 VBIOS
  • Added support for SST25VF016B 2MB SPI Flash device
  • Removed unneeded TCG/TPM support code

P1230_2.1.0.300.4– June 13, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Added initialization of SIO COM ports 1-5
  • Added MS Windows Oem Activation SLP2.0

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed multiprocessor initialization issue

Known Issues:

  • Setup changes do not persist following Save/Exit reset

P1230_2.1.0.300.3– June 2, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Restored B0 stepping microcode updates removed in previous release
  • Cedarview-M Signature 30661 MicrocodeRev 101 (M0830661101)
  • Cedarview-D Signature 30661 Microcode Rev 101 (M0430661101)
  • Added new B0 stepping microcode updates
  • Cedarview-M Signature 30661 MicrocodeRev 102 (M0830661102)
  • Cedarview-D Signature 30661 Microcode Rev 102 (M0430661102)

Known Issues:

  • Setup changes do not persist following Save/Exit reset

P1230_2.1.0.300.2– June 2, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Changed NM10 multiplexed pins from PIRQ[H:E] to GPIO[5:2] inputs
  • Should resolve sluggish Windows problem due to spurious interrupts
  • Integrated custom Audio verb table for Realtek ALC262
  • Partially implemented DMI string changes
  • Implemented
  • Type 1 System Manufacturer and Product Name strings
  • Type 2 Base Manufacturer and Product Name strings
  • Type 11 OEM string “Radiant Systems Product Group POS Platform”
  • Not Implemented
  • Type 0 BIOS Version
  • Type 11 OEM string “FW00176”
  • Removed B0 stepping microcode updates
  • To determine if these contribute to missing CPU core issue

Known Issues:

  • Setup changes do not persist following Save/Exit reset
  • Only one CPU core is visible

P1230_2.1.0.300.1– June 1, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Upgraded core sources to Phoenix SCT2.1 Cedar Trail 2.1.0.300 release
  • Integrated Radiant v31 VBIOS

Known Issues:

  • Setup changes do not persist following Save/Exit reset

P1230_2.1.0.285.4– May 26, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Changed platform name from “CedarRock” to “P1230”

P1230_2.1.0.285.3– May 23, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Added Winbond W25Q32 Flash support

Bug Fixes/Workarounds:

  • Fixed serial port debug messages
  • Resolved Post hang by removing ITE SIO support (with the exception of UART 1)

Known Issues:

  • Setup changes do not persist following Save/Exit reset
  • LVDS panel is not functioning

P1230_2.1.0.285.2– May 17, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Changed CK505 clock settings to customer provided values
  • Added serial port debug message

Known Issues:

  • Did not boot – hang in Post
  • Serial debug messages not working

P1230_2.1.0.285.1– May 13, 2011

Features/Functional Enhancements:

  • Port of Phoenix Cedar Trail Reference UEFI Firmware v2.1.0.285 to customer platform
  • Added support for ITEIT8783F Super I/O
  • Added support for Flash ROM devices
  • Winbond W25X32
  • Macronix MX25L3205D
  • SST 25VF032B

Known Issues:

  • Did not boot – hang in Post