IBM eServer 325 Flash Update 
               Version 1.25 - Build M1E125A
                 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 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 Version 1.25 - Build M1E125A 
                   - Removed RTC_S4
                   - Added RSA II support

              BIOS Version 1.24 - Build M1E124A 
                   - Updated LSI Option ROM to 5.04.06
                   - Added a Device Node for BMC
                   - Performance Tuning
                   - allow Boot if LAN is Disabled

              BIOS Version 1.23 - Build M1E123A 
                   - Modified memory settings per AMD errata.

              BIOS Version 1.22 - Build M1E122A 
                   - Added system board ID to BIOS Setup menu.
                   - Fixed issue of flash update utility may fail in some
                     configurations
                   - Fixed issue of I2C error caused wrong beep code.

              BIOS Version 1.21 - Build M1E121A 
                   - Update LSI OPROM to 5.04.05.
                   - Added UCR "F12" boot menu to "F2" Support.
                   - Added DDR 400 support.
                   - Re-enabled watch dog timer during OPROM scanning.
                   - DIMM LED light sync'd to Memory Bank.

              BIOS Version 1.20 - Build M1E120A 
                   - Corrected PCI Error Reporting.  Some PCI Errors were not logged.

              BIOS Version 1.19 - Build M1E119A 
                   - Fixed issue of system may not boot as expected when
                     Network is selected as second or third priority boot
                     device
                   - Fixed issue of remote system access via Cerial Redirection
                     may hang when set to 115kbps
              
              BIOS Version 1.18 - Build M1E118A 
                   - Fixed system may not wake up from power save state
                   - Fixed abnormal display when entering Setup with User 
                     password
                   - Updated AMD processor microcode
                   - Fixed issue of possible connection problems when Console
                     Redirection is used to remotely access the server
                   - Improved USB performance
              
              BIOS Version 1.17 - Build M1E117A 
                   - Changed default settings for Console Redirection to
                     9600/VT100/CTS/RTS
                   - Changed behavior of failed PXE boot such that a key
                     press is not required to try next boot device

              BIOS Version 1.16 - Build M1E116A 
                   - Initial release 		  


        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM POST/BIOS Flash Update" media into an external
                   USB drive.

              3.2  Start up or restart your IBM system.

              3.3  The system will boot off of the update media and automatically
                   update the system BIOS.

              3.4  On the first system boot after updating the BIOS, select the Setup 
                   Utility with the F1 key; then, select the "Load Default Settings" 
                   option.  Select the "Save Settings" option, and hit 'y' to save.  
                   Then, select "Exit Setup" to exit the utility, and, finally, accept 
                   the displayed 'Y' option under "Save and exit the setup utility?"  
              
              3.5  If you are updating from a floppy diskette and wish to save your
                   current BIOS to a file, mofify 'autoexec.bat' to include the backup
                   '/bu' parameter.  Current system BIOS will be saved to a file named
                   'BIOS.BAK'.
                    


       4.0  Configuration Information

       5.0  Unattended Mode

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                    5.1.1  Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "PHLASH16.EXE /S /MFG flashfil.fls"
                    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 IntelliStation Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation

              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.ibm.com/planetwide/.


       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