How to update the DRAGEN BIOS version to reduce v4 server fan noise

This procedure can be executed on Illumina DRAGEN Server v4 (catalog number 20051343) RUO products only.

Details on the new DRAGEN Server BIOS version can be found in the Customer Release Notes.

Check BIOS version

1. Run the command:

dmidecode -t BIOS

1. Under the BIOS information, look for the version (third line of output).

BIOS Information Vendor: American Megatrends Inc. Version: H3.00 Release Date: 09/22/2021

1. 1. If it shows: Version: H3.00 (as above) then follow the instructions on the next section.

   2. If it shows: Version: J3.00, the server already has the latest BIOS (and there is no need to proceed).

BIOS Update Instructions

1. Download the BIOS Installer Package - Link

2. Unzip the file and copy the folder named 6200J300 to a USB.

   1. the USB must be formatted to FAT32.

3. Plug the USB into the server.

4. Reboot the system.

5. Hold DEL to enter BIOS.

6. In BIOS, navigate to the last tab Save & Exit; scroll down to the Boot Override section using arrow keys.

7. Select UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell.

8. Press F4 to Save and Exit.

9. Allow the system to boot into UEFI Shell.

10. Navigate to the USB drive and 6200J300 folder using the following commands.

fs0:

cd 6200J300

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1. Execute:

AfuEfix64.efi 6200J300.BIN /p /b /n /x

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1. Execute:

aeuefi.efi -u SKY-6X00_I03_03.BIN

1. Once complete, the system will shut down.

   1. Remove the power cord from the power supply.

   2. Wait 2 minutes.

   3. Reconnect the power cord to the power supply.

   4. Power on the system (this may take a few minutes).

   5. Hold DEL to enter BIOS.

2. Navigate to Advanced > IT8528 HW Monitor and confirm firmware version is I28D3I0303

1. Once the boot is complete, check the BIOS version again (previous section), and confirm that it shows the new version J.300.

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