IBM eServer x206/x306 Linux BIOS Update
                Systems(x206):8482 and 8487 
                Systems(x306):8836,8489,and 1878
                
NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN # H186026 for 8482 and 8487 
                  Reference RETAIN # H186027 for 8836,8489,and 1878


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

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about installing
                   the IBM POST/BIOS code.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recomendations and Prerequisites for the Upate:

              1.5  Dependencies

        2.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              2.1  Insert the "IBM POST/BIOS Flash Update" media for the x206/x306 
                   xSeries system into drive A:.
                   
              2.2  Start up or restart your IBM system.

              2.3  The system will boot off of the update media and automatically
                   update the system BIOS.

              2.4  On the first system boot after updating the BIOS, select the Setup 
                   Utility with the F1 key; then, select the "Load Default Settings" 
                   option.  Select the "Save Settings" option, and hit 'y' to save.  
                   Then, select "Exit Setup" to exit the utility, and, finally, accept 
                   the displayed 'Y' option under "Save and exit the setup utility?"  
              
              2.5  If you are updating from a floppy diskette and wish to save your
                   current BIOS to a file, mofify 'autoexec.bat' to include the backup
                   '/bu' parameter.  Current system BIOS will be saved to a file named
                   'BIOS.BAK'.
                    


       3.0  Configuration Information

            The following instructions can be used to update SMBIOS and VPD information.

              3.1 e.g.  Machine Type: 84822RU
                        Serial #    : KPAM630
                        UUID        : ...

              3.2 First boot the system using a DOS diskette. 
                  If using the BIOS floppy for bootup, press F5 during bootup
                  when  "Starting PC Dos" appears on the screen. 

              3.3 To generate a uuid automatically, insert the Flash Diskette and 
                  type the following command.   
                  phlash16 /p /s /exit /mode=1 /UUID flashfil.fls

              3.4 To update machine type (DMI system product ID string), insert
                  the Flash Diskette and type the following command.
                  phlash16 /p /s /exit /mode=1 /DPS:-[84822RU]- flashfil.fls

              3.5 To update serial number (DMI system serial number string), insert
                  the Flash Diskette and type the following command.
                  phlash16 /p /s /exit /mode=1 /DSS:KPAM630 flashfil.fls

       4.0  Unattended Mode

             4.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                    4.1.1  Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "PHLASH16.EXE /S /MFG flashfil.fls"
                    4.1.2  Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A:


       5.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

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

              5.2   IBM Marketing IntelliStation Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation

              5.3   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.ibm.com/planetwide/.


       6.0  Notices and trademarks

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       7.0  Disclaimer

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