IBM Automatic Server Restart (ASR) Support Software
              Package version 1.00B

      THIS VERSION CONTAINS DIGITALLY SIGNED DRIVERS.  PLEASE 
      REFER TO IBM'S WEB SITE FOR THE XSERIES SERVERS THAT 
      THESE DRIVERS SUPPORT. (http://www.pc.ibm.com/support)


CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  System Management Device Driver installation instructions
4.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number
5.0  Trademarks and Notices
6.0  Disclaimer



1.0  Overview
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     This package contains support software for IBM Automatic 
     Server Restart (ASR) hardware on xSeries servers.



2.0  Change History
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     2.1  IBM Automatic Server Restart Support Software initial version



3.0  ASR support software installation and removal instructions 
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     3.1  To install ASR drivers under Windows 2000 or NT 4:

          * Execute the ASR installation program.
          * Follow the directions that appear on the screen.

          NOTE: If the Windows 2000 Hardware Wizard starts itself before, 
                or during the installation of ASR device drivers, because
                it has detected the System Management hardware, then close
                the Hardware Wizard by clicking the "Cancel" button.  The 
                actions of the Hardware Wizard are not needed.
     
          NOTE: The NT-4 operating system must have Service Pack 6 or higher
                installed in order for these drivers to work properly.
           
          NOTE: If IBM Director version 3.1 or 3.1.1 is installed after this
                package, then this package will need to be reinstalled.


     3.2  To uninstall the ASR drivers under Windows 2000 or NT 4: 

          * Execute the ASR installation program with the following 
            command line parameters:  /a /U
            For example: AQP402A.EXE /a /U
          * Follow the directions that appear on the screen.
         


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

     4.2  IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site:
          http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries

     4.3  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



5.0  Trademarks and Notices
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     The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
     United States or other countries or both:

          Windows
          Windows NT
          Windows 2000



6.0  Disclaimer
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     6.1  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.


     6.2  Note to 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.



Appendix A: Package Specific Installation Instruction


        This update is packaged as a self-extracting PackageForTheWeb (PFTW) 
        executable file. To use this update your TEMP environment variable 
        must be set to a path with read/write access. You must be logged in 
        as an administrator.
        
        The command-line syntax for PackageForTheWeb executable device driver 
        update package is: 
        
        Package.exe [-s] [-a [-s] | [-x directory] | [-?] ]
        
        [-s] This command installs an update silently and does not notify you 
        if your files need to be over written in the %temp% directory. 
         
        [-a] This command passes all subsequent commands to the install 
        package.
        
        [-s] This second -s command installs the update silently and 
        unattended.
        
        [-x directory]  This command extracts the update files to a directory
        named directory. The PackageForTheWeb executable extracts itself to 
        subdirectory in the %TEMP% directory.  Extracted directories will be
        relative to that location.  Typically you must specify an absolute 
        directory.         
         
        [-?]  This command displays information about the command line 
        switches. The command  line swithces -a and -x are unattended.  Other
        command line options such as display help (-?) might require that you
        to hit any key to continue. 


        If Windows packages are run without any command line options, a GUI is
        displayed.  This GUI offers all of the options that are available 
        using the command line.