IBM Netfinity 6000R POST/BIOS Flash Diskette
                    Version 1.05
               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 Netfinity 6000R POST/BIOS.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:

                -  See the list of changes for information to determine whether
                   or not you are affected by the enhancements and fixes.

              1.5  Dependencies

        2.0   Change History

              V1.05 - July 23, 2000
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              - Force RTC to bank one at start of POST.

              V1.04 - July 20, 2000
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              - Fix for interrupts being disabled during remote post.
              - Intel G57 Errata

              V1.03 - June 30, 2000
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              - Fixed additional setup panels that were corrupted due to the
                message length.
              - Fixed 1801 type errors when PLX PCI controllers are used.
              - The ability to enable or disable the visibility of the processor
                serial number through the Setup Program has been restored.
              - Marked the secondary IDE controller as disabled.  The port does
                not exist.
              - Fixed the /B and /M options for the flash utility to store
                the data in the proper place.
              - Never released level

              V1.02 - May 23, 2000
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              - Updated the SMBIOS slot characteristics2 for Hot Plug slots.
              - Worked around Windows 2000 requirement for ACPI controls for
                unchangeable devices.

              V1.01 - April 06, 2000
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              - Added additional message translations, and fixed some
                setup panels that were corrupted due to the message length.
              - Added support for A1 stepping of Pentium III 6AX processors
              - In SMBIOS, removed descriptions for jumpers removed after
                development.
              - Added code to handle the printer port being disabled under
                Windows2000.
              - Fixed a problem in handling the second IOAPIC ID.
              - Added an MPS entry for Local Interrupt 0.

        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM Netfinity 6000R POST/BIOS Flash Diskette"
                    into drive A.

              3.2  Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 6000R server.

              3.3  The system will boot off of the diskette and present
                    a window which allows you the option to flash various
                    options.  Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS".

              3.4  You will be asked if you would like to move the current
                    POST/BIOS image to the backup ROM location.  If you
                    select 'Y', the current code will be flashed in to the
                    backup bank immediately.

             3.5  You will then be asked if you would like to save the current
                   code to a diskette.  If you select 'Y', you need to have
                   a formatted diskette already available.

             3.6  At this point, the image will be loaded from the diskette, and
                   you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during
                   POST and in Setup.  If you select a choice other than English,
                   the selected language will be merged into the image.
                   There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu.

             3.7  After this completes 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 return to reboot the system.


       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=FLASH2.EXE -u -xx*"
                 5.1.2 Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A:

                           * Note: "xx" refers to the language support. By default the
                        system will flash the English versions of BIOS and Setup
                        if no language is specified.

       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

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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