Update BIOS on Proliant D380p Gen8?

[PenProd]

I know this is a very old (and obsolete) server, but it serves me well (pun intended) so I see no need to upgrade it to newer server.

The problem is that the BIOS on this server is quite old: SMBIOS 2.8. The new(er) System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrades have all been removed due to a security issue with the installer. So how do I update the BIOS now? I'm experiencing a slowdown problem on the server which I'm trying to solve.

"dmesg | grep BIOS" shows (amongst other things)  this:

[ 0.000000] SMBIOS 2.8 present.
[ 0.000000] DMI: HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8, BIOS P70 05/24/2019
[ 0.007090] ACPI BIOS Warning (bug): Invalid length for FADT/Pm1aControlBlock: 32, using default 16 (20220331/tbfadt-669)
[ 0.007093] ACPI BIOS Warning (bug): Invalid length for FADT/Pm2ControlBlock: 32, using default 8 (20220331/tbfadt-669)
[ 0.089339] DMAR: [Firmware Bug]: No firmware reserved region can cover this RMRR [0x00000000000e8000-0x00000000000e8fff], contact BIOS vendor for fixes
[ 0.089407] DMAR: [Firmware Bug]: Your BIOS is broken; bad RMRR [0x00000000000e8000-0x00000000000e8fff]
BIOS vendor: HP; Ver: P70; Product Version:
[ 0.089426] DMAR-IR: x2apic is disabled because BIOS sets x2apic opt out bit.
[ 0.089427] DMAR-IR: Use 'intremap=no_x2apic_optout' to override the BIOS setting.
[ 0.140576] Performance Events: PEBS fmt1+, IvyBridge events, 16-deep LBR, full-width counters, Broken BIOS detected, complain to your hardware vendor.
[ 0.140608] [Firmware Bug]: the BIOS has corrupted hw-PMU resources (MSR 38d is 330)

No clue what that all means, but I'm sure it translates to "you need a newer BIOS"

So how do I go about that? Thanks in advance!

[rabindra11sharm]

Dear PenProd 

Power cycle the system. then try to update firmware from iLO web page HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 System ROM - P70.  after that update iLO4 firmware also.  If unable to update please try to update via SPP Gen8.1.

Please let us know the status after completion or more suggetion.

Hope, I could provide you with clear and helpful instructions. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help!

Have a great day!!

[support_s]

System recommended content:

1. HPE ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server - Product Information Reference | Useful Links

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[PenProd]

Thank you for your answer!

I was able to trace the slow-down of the server. It was a problem with Google's DNS. As soon as I replaced those for other DNSs, the problem went away. However, I still want to upgrade the BIOS since I'm suspecting the current BIOS is preventing the server from running at its full potential.

As soon as I have some spare time (again), I'll try your suggestions. Again, thanks a lot for your help!

[support_s]

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[Mr_Techie]

Hello @PenProd, 

Is it solved for you?