File Name: readme.txt

       IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
       readme.txt   Version 1.04
                            System 8668/8669

       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
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             1.1   Overview about this code

                   This README file contains the latest information about
                   installing the IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics.




             1.2   Limitations

                   N/A

             1.3   Enhancements

                   N/A

             1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
                   Update

                   N/A

             1.5   Dependencies

                   N/A


       2.0   Change History
       --------------------

             2.1   IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
                   1.03 to 1.04

                   - added support to the system error log display utility for
                   a new message

             2.2   IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
                   1.02 to 1.03

                   - fixed a bug where the HDD and LED tests fail following the
                     ServeRAID diagnostic

                   - fixed a bug where the SCSI controller test reports an
                     initialization error during overnight runs

             2.3   IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
                   1.01 to 1.02

                   - Fixed a timing issue with the CDROM test and
                   lite-on CDROM drives

                   - Fixed a problem where some diagnostics would hang
                   with a ServeRAID card installed

                   - Fixed a hang problem with the system error log
                   display utility

             2.4   IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
                   1.00 to 1.01

                   - Added a workaround to the CDROM test for a Samsung CDROM
                   Ci09 firmware problem.

                   - Added support to the LED test for redundant fans.

             2.5   IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
                   1.00

                   - Initial Release


       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       -----------------------------------------

             3.1   Step by step instructions for this code update

                   - Download the "IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics eflash Update"
                     to your hard drive.

                   - Double-click on the icon or execute the update from the
                     command line.

                   - A dialog box will pop up and you will be shown information
                     about the update.  Click "Next" to continue.

                   - If the package is meant for your system, the next dialog
                     will inform you that the update will shut down your machine.
                     Click "Update" to shut down your system and perform the
                     update.
                   
                   - Your system will automatically be updated and your system will
                     be rebooted.


             3.2   Other

                   N/A


       4.0   Configuration Information
       -------------------------------

             N/A


       5.0   Unattended Mode
       ---------------------

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode

                   N/A


       6.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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             6.1   IBM Support Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

             6.2   IBM Marketing e(logo)server xSeries Web Site:
                   http://www.ibm.com/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.

             6.4   Intellistation web site:
                   http:/www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation


       7.0   Trademarks and Notices
       ----------------------------

             N/A


       8.0   Disclaimer
       ----------------

             8.1   THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
                   ANY KIND.   IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
                   OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
                   WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
                   MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS
                   DOCUMENT.   BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO
                   LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


             8.2   Note to Government Users

                   Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
                   restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is
                   subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
                   Contract with IBM Corporation.