File Name: readme.txt

       IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
       readme.txt   Version 2.00
                            System 8658/8656

       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

                   The diagnostics on the IBM 8658/8656 server are
                   located in the ROM.  In order to update the version
                   of diagnostics in ROM, two flash diskettes are
                   required labeled "IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics
                   Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" and "IBM 8658/8656 Server
                   Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2".

             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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             2.1   IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.03 to 2.00

                   - Added support for ServeRAID IVL and ServeRAID IVM


             2.2   IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.02 to 1.03

                   - Pick up setup replication changes to the Flash Update
                     Utility

             2.3   IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.01 to 1.02

                   - Fixed a bug where blank screens were displayed during the
                     interactive video test

                   - Updated USB Interface test for south bridge revision

             2.4   IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.00 to 1.01

                   - Fixed a bug where the CDROM test prompts the user to
                   close the tray on the 8656

             2.5   IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.00

                   - Initial Release



       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
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             3.1   Step by step instructions for this code update

                   - Insert the "IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash
                     Update Diskette 1 of 2" into drive A.

                   - Start up or restart your IBM 8658/8656 server.

                   - The system will boot from the diskette and present
                     a window which allows you the option to flash various
                     options.  Choose "2 - Update Diagnostic".

                   - After loading the image from the diskette the system
                     will prompt you to enter the second flash diskette
                     which is labeled "IBM 8658/8656 Server Diagnostics
                     Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2" and hit enter.

                   - 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 enter to restart the system.

             3.2   Other

                   N/A


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

             N/A


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

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode

                   - Boot to DOS

                   - Copy flash2.exe and all *.us* files from "IBM
                     8658/8656 Server Diagnostics Flash Update
                     Diskette 1 of 2" and "IBM 8658/8656 Server
                     Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2" to the
                     same directory on some media capable of storing
                     2MB of data

                   - From the directory just copied to, run
                     "flash2.exe /u /d"


       6.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
       ----------------------------------------

             6.1   IBM Support Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

             6.2   IBM Marketing 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
       ----------------

             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.