IBM eServer xSeries 225/Intellistation Z Pro 6221 Flash Update 
               Version 1.28 - Build OPE128A
                 Installation 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 installing
                   the IBM Intellistation Z Pro (6221) 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   Change History

	      BIOS Version 1.28 - Build OPE128A
		   - Add support for latest Intel processors
                   - Fixed issue of HTec Smart Reader Card causes display resolution
                     limitation of 640 x 480 VGA

	      BIOS Version 1.27 - Build OPE127A
		   - Suppress POST error messages for parallel and serial ports when
                     those devices are disabled
                   - Fixed issue of second processor may be incorrectly reported in
                     DMI/SMBIOS
                   - Miscellaneous help text corrections

	      BIOS Version 1.26 - Build OPE126A
		   - Improve accuracy of CPU temperature reporting as seen in Setup
                   - Add Setup item "Delayed Transaction Discard Timer" to allow 
                     advanced users to solve DMA performance issues that occur with 
                     some 32 bit PCI cards (not recommended for most users)
                   - Fixed issue of power LED does not power off in certain situations
                   - Fixed issue of IBM Remote Deployment Manager reboots instead of
                     shutting down as expected

	      BIOS Version 1.25 - Build OPE125A
		   - Improved fan speed control algorithm
		   - Updated LSI SCSI ROM BIOS to v5.03.09 to fix issue
                     where onboard SCSI may be disabled when certain
                     PCI SCSI adapters are installed
		   - Updated Broadcom PXE code to v3.1.15
		   - Fixed intermittent system hangs when a 06P5740 RAID 
                     Adapter is used with OS/2
		   - Fixed issue of FAN1 error is displayed during POST 
                     after rebooting with IBM Server Guide 6.1.3
		   - Fixed Netware 5.1 CD will not boot
		   - Fixed issue of machine doesn't power-off as expected 
                     with SuSE 8.1
		   - Added support for 'F12' to select temporary boot device
		   - Added support for Legacy USB mode
		   - Fixed issue of Diagnostics CPU test may work
                     intermittently when run remotely via Remote Supervisor
                     Adapter

              BIOS Version 1.22 - Build OPE122A 
                   - Fixed intermittent warm boot hang when Remote Supervisor 
                     Adapter is installed

              BIOS Version 1.20 - Build OPE120A 
                   - Initial release 		  


        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM Intellistation Z Pro POST/BIOS
                   Flash Diskette" into drive A.

              3.2  Start up or restart your IBM system.

              3.3  The system will boot off of the diskette.

              3.4  You will then be asked if you would like to save the current
                   code to a diskette.  If you select 'Y', you need to name
                   the file to be saved. The file will be saved on the diskette.
                   If you select 'N', the utility will continue to the next step.

              3.5  At this point, you will be asked if you would like to continue the
                   POST/BIOS flash update. If you select 'Y', the system will update
                   the flash ROM with the new code.  When this is complete you will be
                   prompted to remove the diskette and hit 'F1' to reboot the system.
	
	      3.6  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?"  


       4.0  Configuration Information

       5.0  Unattended Mode

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                    5.1.1  Modify CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "SHELL=AF.EXE (filename) /py /sn"
                    5.1.2  Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A:


       6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

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

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

              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.ibm.com/planetwide/.


       7.0  Trademarks and Notices

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             IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
             WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
             MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS
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             TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


       8.0  Disclaimer