Certain devices’ boot option ROM fails to load
A shadow ROM space issue exists when multiple bootable devices are installed in the system. Not all devices’ bootable option ROMs will successfully load.
Workaround:
This issue is fixed in the Tools & Drivers DVD 1.2 and later software release. Users will have the option to select which option ROM to load in the BIOS setup window.
NEM model X4238 requires latest BIOS firmware
Network express module (NEM) model X4238 requires the latest BIOS firmware to work properly. The required BIOS firmware (version 1.2) is located on the Sun Blade X6440 Server Module Tools & Drivers DVD.
Sun Installation Assistant Issues
The following issues apply to the Sun Installation Assistant (SIA) software:
■“LVM partitioning is not supported when installing SLES 10 SP2 operating system” on page 10
■“SLES 9 SP4 operating system is not supported using SIA” on page 10
■“SIA will not install Infiniband drivers for Windows operating systems” on page 10
■“SIA will not install FEM/NEM drivers for
■“SIA will not install FEM drivers for Windows 2003” on page 11
■“RHEL installed using SIA reports a MPT Fusion ctl drivers error” on page 11
■“SIA displays ILOM version as Unknown” on page 11
■“SIA displays incorrect chassis information” on page 11
■“SIA does not display storage controllers” on page 12
■“SIA displays error when installing using PXE method” on page 12
■“SIA Update function fails” on page 12
■“SIA does not install operating systems via PXE server” on page 13
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