IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update Version 1.09 (Build ID KPJT33A) Installation README File CONTENTS ________ 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 installing the IBM xSeries 346 POST/BIOS. 1.2 Limitations: N/A 1.3 Enhancements: N/A 1.4 Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - Refer to the list of changes below to determine whether you are affected by the enhancements and fixes. 1.5 Dependencies N/A 2.0 Change History V1.09 (Build ID KPJT33A) - June 9, 2005 ------------------------------- - Added support for add-in video adapter. - Fixed ACPI issue on Linux that caused hyperthreading to disappear. - Fixed intermittent Wake-On-LAN failure. - Fixed Serial Over LAN display corruption. V1.08 (Build ID KPJT32A) - April 18, 2005 ------------------------------- - Added Setup option to disable PCI Option ROM execution. - Fixed misc. USB device errors. V1.07 (Build ID KPJT31A) - March 14, 2005 ------------------------------- - Added Demand-Based-Switching for enabled processors. - Added ability to disable RSA II periodic SMI. - Updated PXE option rom to enable large packets. - Updated CPU microcode for CPU types F34, F41, and F43. - Fixed problem with some PCI cards in slot 3 - Fixed performance problem under heavily loaded conditions. - Fixed problem with RSA II remote session during system Setup. - Fixed problem with USB mass storage devices. - Improved USB CD boot performance. V1.06 (Build ID KPJT27D) - February 24, 2005 ------------------------------- - Enabled more memory for Operating Systems lacking >4GB support. V1.05 (Build ID KPJT27C) - February 16, 2005 ------------------------------- - Fixed CD boot problem. - Enhanced save of BMC Serial Port setting. - Fixed problems using Serial Over Lan and serial port sharing. V1.04 (Build ID KPJT26A) - November 30, 2004 ------------------------------- - Added support for CPU type F43. - Fixed PCI interrupt allocation problem with IRQ3. This problem could cause PCI device and serial port errors. - Fixed hang after Diagnostics flash update under Windows. - Fixed problem booting from CD when a USB floppy is attached. - Properly report a CPU mismatch error. - Properly report memory errors. - Properly report cable disconnected conditions. - Illuminate correct LED when PCI error occurs. - Fixed case where Asset Tag Id might not appear in SMBIOS data. - Additional support for BMC function. - Corrected a misspelling. V1.03 (Build ID KPJT25A) - October 11, 2004 ------------------------------- - Fixed BIOS SETUP functions - Additional support for BMC function V1.02 (Build ID KPJT24A) - September 24, 2004 ------------------------------- - Support for enhanced BMC function - Automatically generate initial BMC MAC address - LightPath diagnostics enhancements - Fixed BIOS SETUP functions - Updated Broadcom PXE ROM code V1.01 (Build ID KPJT23B) - September 15, 2004 ------------------------------- - Support for processor mixed stepping levels - Possible DIMM reporting error - Possible hangs during installation of Windows 2000 Server - Update PXE code - Some LightPath diagnostics enhancements - Fixed POST function keys - Possible POST hangs reading VPD data with Service Processor card installed. - Problems when adapter ROMs are disabled in setup - Updated firmware for CPU IDs F34 and F41 - Updated ATI video BIOS - Updated Adaptec SCSI BIOS V1.00 (Build ID KPJT22A) - September 02, 2004 ------------------------------- - Initial release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 3.1 Step by step instructions for this code update (GUI) - Run the "IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update" by double-clicking the .EXE. - Choose "Perform Update" and click the "Next" button. - If the update is meant for the system on which it is running, the "Next" button will appear. Click the "Next" button to continue. - Click the "Exit" button. 3.2 Step by step instructions for extracting the Windows update files (GUI) - Run the "IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update" by double-clicking the .EXE. - Choose "Extract to Hard Drive" and click the "Next" button. - Choose a directory into which the Windows update files will be saved in the "Save As" dialog. - The files extracted are all the files that are necessary to perform a BIOS update under Windows. Run "wflash" from a command line to update BIOS on 32-bit Windows or run "wflash64" from a command line to update BIOS on 64-bit Windows. - Click the "Exit" button. 3.3 Step by step instructions for extracting the DOS update files to diskette (GUI) - Run the "IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update" by double-clicking the .EXE. - Choose "Extract to Floppy" and click the "Next" button. - Place a diskette in the A: drive and press the "OK" button. - The diskette created is the DOS BIOS update diskette. - Click the "Exit" button. 3.4 Step by step instructions for extracting the DOS update files to diskette (command line) - Run the "IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update" with the following command line: ".exe -a -xd " where .exe is the downloaded update and is the drive to which the DOS update files will be extracted. 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Performing the update in unattended mode - Run the "IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update" with the following command line: ".exe -s -a -s" where .exe is the downloaded update. 5.2 Extracting the Windows update files in unattended mode - Run the "IBM eserver xSeries 346 Windows BIOS Update" with the following command line: ".exe -s -a -x " where .exe is the downloaded update and is the path to which the Windows update files will be extracted. 5.3 Running extracted Windows update files in unattended mode - Extract the Windows update files using Section 3.2 or Section 5.2 of this readme. - Run "wflash" from a command line to update BIOS on 32-bit Windows or run "wflash64" from a command line to update BIOS on 64-bit Windows. 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 IBM Marketing Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/ 6.3 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.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.1 IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 7.2 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Contract with IBM Corporation. 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