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PCIe* Add-In Card Not Detected for Firmware Update on Intel® Server Board S2600WF

Content Type: Install & Setup   |   Article ID: 000057277   |   Last Reviewed: 05/19/2025

Environment

Intel® Server Board S2600WFT

Description

Users may experience issues where the PCI Express* card is not detected during attempts to perform a firmware update. This can result in the inability to proceed with necessary updates.

Resolution

  • Check the Intel® Server Board S2600WF Product Family Technical Product Specification  >> Section 6.2 PCIe* Add-in Card Support.
  • Verify the server board's riser card slots and their power specifications. The server board provides three riser card slots identified as: Riser Slot #1, Riser Slot #2, and Riser Slot #3. Per the PCIe* specification, each riser card slot can support a maximum 75 W of power. The PCIe bus lanes for each riser card slot is supported by each of the two installed processors.

PCIe* add-in card support:
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  • Access the BIOS:
  • Power on system.
  • Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS menu.
  • Navigate to  Advanced > PCI Configuration > UEFI Option ROM Control

 

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