IBM Intellistation M-20 Flash Update 
               Version 1.17 - Build T6E117A
                 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 M-20 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 1.17 - Build T6E117A
                   1.Prescott 3.4G processor shows 2.8G in BIOS and OS
		   2.Ref1: needs to boot network first after WOL
		   3.SMBios reporting wrong max CPU speed to RDM
		   4.Added CPU Clock Ratio" item in BIOS SETUP menu
		   5.Acoustic Noise Test failed in S1 mode (235045)
		   6.System failed resume from S3 mode with 4GB memory (235620)
		   7.6230/6220 187-VPD error with ECP mode (237792)
		   8.Patch auto power issue.
		   9.Support FMB 1.5
	      	
              BIOS Version 1.16 - Build T6E116A
                   1.Add F12 Boot menu in Post
                   2.Change base board information
                   3.Add F12 Menu Enable/Disable Function in Setup

              BIOS Version 1.15 - Build T6E115A
                   1.Resource conflicts with Nvidia Quadro FX 1100

              BIOS Version 1.14 - Build T6E114A
                   1. Wakeup on LAN doesn't work after software shutdown.
                   2. Remove ESCD function to save ROM size. (note: must discard the parameter of /CD under Awdflash)
                   3. ZIP drive shows up in HDD boot priority
                   4. Add save/restore the ADT7463 routines for S3.(223887)
                   5. Memory performance issue
                   6. TurboLinux Suzuka disc will not boot in Thunderbird
                   7. Support On Screen Branding.
                   8. Support Prescott CPU.
                   9. Disable wakeup from S4 by PS2 KB/MS.
                   10.updated PXE to 1.12.16p1. Please pay attention that base-code 
                      ROM ID structure was not found in this version when system boot from LAN. 
                   11.fans at full speed upon resume from S3 suspend mode


              BIOS Version 1.13 - Build T6E113A 
                   - Improved DMA performance with DPS Reality card
                   - Fixed issue of System Error LED will come on when Wildcat 
                     7110 video card is installed

              BIOS Version 1.12 - Build T6E112A 
                   - Fixed issue of system may hang on reboot after downloading 
                     ServeRAID modules when ServeRAID 4LX is installed
                   - Fixed issue of ASF can not be enabled

              BIOS Version 1.11 - Build T6E111A 
                   - Initial release 		  


        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM Intellistation M-20 POST/BIOS
                   Flash Update" media.

              3.2  Start up or restart your IBM system.

              3.3  Boot the system off of the update media.

              3.4  If updating from a diskette, 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 media 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 via diskette.

                    5.1.1  Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "AWDFLASH.EXE flashfil.fls /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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       8.0  Disclaimer