IBM eserver xSeries 200/E Pro Flash Update Diskette
                    Version 63330A22.4M
                 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 eserver xSeries 200/E Pro 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 22 - Implement Intel Boot Agent 3.0 (PXE only)
                - Resolve memory resource conflict with Morpheus
                - Remove 'beep' on S3 resume
                - Enable Onboard LAN for Server default

        BIOS 21 - Fixes for ELP memory failures on heavy loaded systems. Heavy loaded
                  systems are those configured
                  with at least 2 double sided DIMMs.
                - Defect 152866 - Changes to WOL implementation
                - Defect 152725 - Fixes for NW5.1 slot ordering

        BIOS 19 - 151896 - 4690 install failure with no mouse attached
                - 151249 - F1 prompt not recognized early
                - 151266 - Print screen in setup failure
                - 148901f_1/148903f_1/148904f_1/148905f_1/ Remove APM items. Enable
                  global ON/OFF.
                - Disable Onboard LAN / Onboard LAN PXE Function on Server.
                - Server = MIDI / nonServer = Game
                - Update SMBIOS to show Processor Family as Pentium III
                - Spelling correction on Chassis Intrusion.
                - Fix prompt for  loading optimized defaults

                Note: After flashing to BIOS 19, it is recommended that the user enter
                Setup and 'Load Optimized Defaults'
                for all changes to take effect.


        BIOS 18 - Changes to support chasis intrusion. Also requires hardware rework.
                - Completion of password implementation
                - Update VIA's recommend Auto compensation solution for AGP issues.
                - Fix ATI Radeon can not run 4X mode and also S1 & S3 suspend  problem.
                - Fix BIOS flash to 16 not boot problem for single side DRAM in DIMM slot1.
                - Correct SETUP help  message for Date Time setting & add DMI COM1
                  node (148074f_1,  151985)
                - Remove Select Language item until translations available.
                - Added COM1 info to DMI structure. Requires user to flash using the
                  '/cd' option. Edit config.sys
                  for "shell= flash2 flashfil.fls /cd"
                - Fixed Help text for Data/Time option in Setup


        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM eserver xSeries 200/E 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.

              3.6  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 the
                   system will automatically restart.


       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 (filename)-u"
                    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 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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             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
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             TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


       8.0  Disclaimer