IBM eserver xSeries 235 Integrated System Management Processor Update Diskette
Version 1.00

System 8671

CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0  Unattended Mode
5.0  Web Sites and support phone Number
6.0  Trademarks and Notices
7.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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This diskette will update the Integrated System Management Processor firmware only.
It will not affect any device drivers.


        1.1     To use this diskette, perform the following steps:

        a).     Make sure BIOS version 1.00, or later, is installed.
        b).     Insert this diskette into the diskette drive and
                restart the system.  If your system does not boot from
                the diskette, use POST/BIOS setup to configure the
                diskette drive as a boot device.  Please refer to the
                Server Library that was included with your system for
                additional information.
        c).     After your system boots, the main option menu will
                appear on the screen.  The main option menu contains
                two options.  Type the number of the menu item that you
                want to perform and press Enter.
        d).     When you are finished using the utility, select "Exit"
                menu item from the main menu and press Enter.
        e).     When prompted, remove the diskette from the diskette
                drive and press Enter to restart your system.

        1.2     Limitations

                If there is an error in loading the Integrated System
                Management Processor software, retry loading the software
                by repeating the instructions in section 1.1.

        1.3     Enhancements

        1.4.    Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
                update:

                - BIOS version 1.00, or later, must be installed prior to
                  installing this ISMP firmware update.

                - A full tape backup should be completed and verified
                  prior to running this, or any other system upgrade.

                - RAID configuration should be saved to a diskette:
                  see the "Hardware Maintenance Manual" for more details.

        1.5     Dependencies:

                - none


2.0     Change History
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Integrated System Management Version 1.00
 - Original Release


3.0  Installing and Setup Instructions
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To install the firmware on this diskette, perform the following steps:

        3.1     Make sure BIOS version 1.00, or later, is installed.
        3.2     Make sure your system is powered down.
        3.3     Insert the diskette in the diskette drive.
        3.4     Power on your system to boot from diskette drive.
                If your system does not boot from the diskette, use
                POST/BIOS setup utility to configure the diskette drive
                as a boot device.
        3.5     From the main option menu, select "Update System Management
                Processor".
        3.6     When the update completes, remove the diskette from the drive
                and press Enter to restart the system.


4.0     Unattended Mode
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        This update diskette does not support unattended installation.


5.0     WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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        5.1     IBM Support Web Site:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

        5.2     IBM eserver xSeries Web Site:
                http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

        5.3     If you have any questions about this update, or
                problems applying the update, go to the following
                Help Center World Telephone Numbers and URL:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.


6.0.    TradeMarks and Notices
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        6.1     The following terms are trademarks of the IBM
                Corporation in the United States, or other countries
                or both:
                            * IBM
                            * Netfinity
                            * Netfinity Manager
                            * Advanced System Management

                Other company, product, and service names may be
                trademarks or service marks of others.


7.0.    Disclaimer
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        7.1     THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
                ANY KIND.  IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
                OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
                WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
                MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN
                THIS DOCUMENT.  BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM
                GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.

        7.2     Note to Government users:

                Note to U.S. Government users-- Documentation related
                to restricted rights-- Use, duplication and disclosure
                is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
                Contract with IBM Corporation.