IBM eServer 325 System BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette 
               Version 1.17 - Build M1E117A
                   Recovery README File    



CONTENTS
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       1.0   Overview
       2.0   Change History
       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       4.0   Configuration Information
       5.0   Unattended Mode
       6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
       7.0   Trademarks and Notices
       8.0   Disclaimer

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about recovering
                   the IBM POST/BIOS code in the event of an update failure.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:

              1.5  Dependencies

        2.0   Change History

              See 'readme.txt' on the IBM eServer 325 Flash Update diskette.


        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

              The procedure to recover the POST/BIOS is as follows:

              3.1  Remove AC power from the system.

              3.2  Remove the top cover from the system.

              3.3  Move the Boot Block jumper (JBBF1) from its original location
                   covering pins 1 and 2 to the recovery position covering
                   pins 2 and 3.  
                   
                   Note: The Boot Block jumper is located near the front of the 
                   chassis near the white power connector.

                   Boot Block (JBBF1) jumper position for normal operation; jumper 
                   covers pins 1 and 2.
                       Front of Chassis
                       .
                       . . .
                       . X X    [Power connector]
                       . X X
                            [SCSI connector]


                   Boot Block (JBBF1) jumper position for Boot Block Recovery; jumper 
                   covers pins 2 and 3.
                       Front of Chassis
                       .
                       . . X
                       . X X    [Power connector]
                       . X .
                            [SCSI connector]

              3.4  Insert the "IBM eServer 325 System BIOS Crisis Recovery 
                   Diskette" into external USB floppy diskette drive A.

              3.5  Replace the top cover and reapply AC power to the system.

              3.6  The system will boot into a special recovery mode.  

                   Note: There may be several minutes of apparent inactivity 
                   during this process.

              3.7  After the recovery, remove AC power from the system.

              3.8  Remove the top cover from the system.

              3.9  Move the Boot Block jumper (JBBF1) back its original location
                   for normal operation covering pins 1 and 2.

              3.10 Replace the top cover and remove the "IBM eServer 325 System 
                   BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette" from external USB floppy 
                   diskette drive A.



       4.0  Configuration Information

       5.0  Unattended Mode

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                    N/A

       6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

              6.1   IBM Support Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

              6.2   If you have any questions about this update, or problems
                    applying the update go to the following Help Center World
                    Telephone Numbers URL:
                     http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.


       7.0  Trademarks and Notices

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             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.


       8.0  Disclaimer