File Name: README.TXT

	IBM Slim DVD-ROM drive (P/N 33P3304) firmware update - (10/24/03)

       Firmware Version 0L02

       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:
       ---------------
	Slim DVD-ROM drives (firmware 0L01) are not recognized by BIOS which will cause 
        bootable CD or DVD to not work properly.  This new firmware (0L02) will fix this problem.

             1.1   Overview about this code
                This self-extracting disk image will install new firmware on the Slim DVD-ROM drive.
 
             1.2   Limitations
		None

             1.3   Enhancements
		None

             1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update
		IBM strongly recommends this update to customers who has Slim DVD-ROM drive part 
                number 33P3304 with firmware 0L01.

             1.5   Dependencies
		Firmware update for drive model HLDS GDR-8082N, IBM part number 33P3304.  With this 
                firmware update, the drive will be equavalent to IBM part number 24P3638.


       2.0   Change History
       --------------------

             2.1   Version 0L02
		Firmware update to fix problem where drive not recognized.  New IBM part number 24P3638.

             2.2   Version 0L01
		Initial release, IBM part number 33P3304.


       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       -----------------------------------------

             3.1   Step by step instructions for this code update
		- Download file and make diskette from the image file.
		- Boot from diskette
		- Follow instructions on the screen.

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

             4.1   Include any configuration installation
		None

             4.2   Configuration Settings
		None

             4.3   Hardware Status and Information
		None

       5.0   Unattended Mode
       -------------------------------
             Note:  Include switch and response file documentation.   All
             updates should be capable to be run in an "unattended" mode.

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.
		- For Unattended Mode, please update the AUTOEXEC.BAT file from the diskette and 
                  modify the following line: from "fw" to "fw /a"
	
		- Reboot with the diskette in the floppy drive for the changes to take affect.

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

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

              6.2  IBM Marketing eserver Web Site:
                   http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries


              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: 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378)
		   Hardware Support #: 800-426-4378
		   Software Support #: 800-237-5511
		   
	      6.4  Website for the World Wide Support Phone list: 	
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.
	     
              6.5   IntelliStation web site:
                   www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation   


       7.0   Trademarks and Notices
       ----------------------------

             7.1   If you use IBM trademarks, include the following lead-in:

                   The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation
                   in the United States or other countries or both:

                   Follow it with a list of the IBM trademarks that are in
                   the README file.   Make sure that IBM is in the list.

             7.2   Some trademarks must be acknowledged with specific
                   statements.
                   If you use these trademarks in the README.TXT file,
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              ex:  C-bus is a trademark of Corollary, Inc.

              ex:  Java and HotJava are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

              ex:  Intel trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks
                   of Intel Corporation.

             7.3   Include the following statement to acknowledge any other
                   non-IBM trademarks you might have used.

                   Other company, product, and service names may be
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       8.0   Disclaimer
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                   OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
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             8.2   Note to Government Users
                   Include the following note after the disclaimer paragraph.

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                   Contract with IBM Corporation.