File Name: Readme.txt

 IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                        Version 2.00
                   Installation README File


This README file contains the latest information about installing
the IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics.


CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  Installation and Setup Procedure
4.0  Configuration Information
5.0  Unattended Mode
6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Numbers
7.0  Trademarks and Notices
8.0  Disclaimer


1.0 Overview
     1.1  About this code
          The diagnostics on the IBM Netfinity 8500R are located in
          the Flash ROM on the System. In order to update to a new
          version, two flash update diskettes, labeled "IBM Netfinity
          8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Utility Diskette 1 of 2" and
           "IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Utility
          Diskette 2 of 2" are required.
     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
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Version  Changes
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2.00     IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Utility
          1.01 to 2.00
          - Create version for ServerGuide use
          - Fix SCSI Tape Test problems
          - Update ServRaid Test
          - Modify Copyright Statements
          - Modify Error Messages
          - Add Support for Cascade Processors
          - Make enhancements to PCI LED Test

1.01     IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Utility
          1.00 to 1.01
          - Fix Remote Video Session Logging off problem.
          - Modify Messages and Prompts for Front Panel LED Test.
          - Modify Messages for CPU LED Test.
          - Fix Problem with incorrect Diskette Name for Flash Udate.
          - Fix Hang condition running IRQ/DMA HardwareInfo Test.

1.00     IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Utility
          - Initial Release


3.0  Installation and Setup Procedure
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The diagnostics on the IBM Netfinity 8500R are located in the ROM.
In order to update the version of diagnostics in ROM two flash
diskettes are required.  The first diskette image is in the file
MMY1xxx.IMG and should be put on a diskette with the label "IBM
Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2".  The second
diskette image is in the file MMY2xxx.IMG and should be put on
a diskette with the label "IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash
Update Diskette 2 of 2".

The procedure to update diagnostics is as follows:

   1. Insert the "IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update
      Diskette 1 of 2" into drive A.
   2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 8500R server.
   3. The system will boot off of the diskette and present
      a window which allows you the option to flash various
      options.  Choose "2 - Update Diagnostic".  Then choose
      "1 = United States".
   4. After loading the image from the diskette the system
      will prompt you to enter the second flash diskette which
      is labeled "IBM Netfinity 8500R Diagnostics Flash Update
      Diskette 2 of 2" and hit enter.
   5. After the images are loaded from diskette the system will
      ask you to wait while the images are flashed into ROM.
      When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the
      diskette and hit return to reboot the system.

4.0  Configuration Information
      4.1 This version of Diagnostics is required for Netfinity 8500R
          models 8681-7RY and 8681-8RY.

5.0  Unattended Mode
      N/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 Netfinity Web Site
           http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity
      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-3P2QLY.html


7.0  Trademarks and Notices
      N/A


8.0  Disclaimer
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