IBM eserver xSeries 360 POST/BIOS eflash Update
                                   Version 1.01
                              Installation README File


       CONTENTS
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       1.0   Overview
       2.0   Change History
       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       4.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
       5.0   Trademarks and Notices
       6.0   Disclaimer

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about
                   updating the IBM xSeries 360 POST/BIOS. Review the Change 
                   History section before you proceed with the eflash update. 

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Dependencies - NA


        2.0   Change History

              V1.01 - December 19, 2001
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              - Added code to fix occurrence of IERRs during reboot test 
                due to RIOG timeout.

              - Fixed SMBIOS structure to display proper processor cache size.   

              - OS will now display the same BIOS version as POST.

              - Flash diskette attributes now being set properly.

              - Added a workaround to fix Foster errata which can cause invalid
                processor machine check.   

              - Fixed several setup help related problem.

              - Added a BIOS check for installed adapters with onboard PCI-X. 

              - Added a Enhancement to processor MCK initialization requirement 
                by Intel.

              - Removed Checkpoint 50 and log error for SPINT clear failure. 
             

              V1.00 - December 13, 2001
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              - Initial release


        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

              The eflash update procedure for POST/BIOS follows:
              
              3.1  Use the setup menus to review the settings and record any changes
                   you have made to the default settings. You will have to restore
                   unique settings after flash update is complete.
              
              3.2  Download the "IBM eserver xSeries 360 eflash BIOS update" file
                   xxxx.exe (executable file, accompanying this readme
                   file) from the web to your hard drive.  

              3.3  Double-click the icon, a dialog box will show the package
                   information.  Click "Next" to continue.

              3.4  The dialog box in step 3.4.1 will appear if the eflash is for
                   your server. If it is not for your server, the diaglog box in
                   step 3.4.2 will appear.          

                   3.4.1   This dialog box will inform you that the update will shut
                           down your machine.

                   3.4.1.1 You should close all other applications, saving data 
                           prior to continuing with the update. 
                  
                   3.4.1.2 Click "Update". Your system will automatically be 
                           shutdown, flashed and rebooted.

                   3.4.1.3 If no configuration errors are displayed during the 
                           reboot, the eflash update is complete and skip the
                           following steps.
                           
                   3.4.1.4 In some cases, configuration errors may occur during the
                           reboot, if so go to step 3.5 
     
                   
                   3.4.2   Package and System Mismatch, can not proceed with eflash.  
                           Click "Exit" to end this program without the eflash 
                           update. Skip the rest of these steps.  

              3.5  Select "Continue" to get to the Setup menus.  
                   
              3.6  Select the option to automatically reconfigure, if prompted.  

              3.7  Select the option to "Load Default Settings" at the Setup menu.

              3.8  Restore the setup changes recorded in step 3.1 (if any),
                   and then select "Save" and exit setup.
                         
                         
       4.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

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

              4.2  IBM Marketing eserver Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries

              4.3  If you have any questions about this update, or problems
                   applying the update go to the following Worldwide Help Center 
                   phone list index URL:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html


       5.0  Trademarks and Notices

             5.1   IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
                   Corporation.

             5.2   Intel is a registered trademark and Pentium is a registered 
                   trademark of Intel Corporation.

             5.3   Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows NT, and Windows, 
                   are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

             5.4   Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc.

             5.5   SCO, SCO UNIX, Open Desktop, and Open Server are registered 
                   trademarks of Santa Cruz Operation Inc.

             5.6   All other trademarks are the properties of their respective
                   owners.



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