IBM Intellistation M Pro Flash Update Diskette
                   Version 1.30 - Build M6E130A
                     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 Intellistation M 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 Version 1.30 - Build M6E130A
              - Fixed restart automatically from S1 and S4, with a 
                USB 2.0 Mass Storage Drive attached

            BIOS Version 1.29 - Build M6E129A
              - Added new CPU ucode 

            BIOS Version 1.28 - Build M6E128A
              - Correct Default CMOS Settings

            BIOS Version 1.26 - Build M6E126A
              - Added Setup option for Delayed Transaction Discard Timer
                to be used by advanced users for changing DMA performance
                with some PCI cards

            BIOS Version 1.25 - Build M6E125A
              - Fixed issue of system running OS/2 may hang when resuming
                from Standby (S3)

            BIOS Version 1.24 - Build M6E124A
              - Fixed issue where system may try to boot from Hard 
                Disk 1 after a loading default settings and saving 
                settings multiple times
              - Improved memory allocation algorithm to allow more O/S 
                usable memory when system has 4GB of installed memory
              - Add support for latest Intel processors

            BIOS Version 1.20 - Build M6E120A
              - Fixed issue of no video when system is configured with
                4 GB memory, 1394, SCSI and one PCI add-in card when all
                onboard PCI devices are enabled.
              - Add support for latest Intel processors

            BIOS Version 1.19 - Build M6E119A
              - Improve fan speed control algorithm to reduce system
                noise level while booting
              - Update Broadcom PXE firmware to v3.1.15
              - Add detection for DVD multi-burner and DVD combo drives
              - Solve PC Doctor memory test failure when more than
                2 GB of memory is installed

            BIOS Version 1.17 - Build M6E117A
              - Initial BIOS release



        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM Intellistation 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.

              3.5  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.
	
	      3.6  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 & Exit Setup" option, and, finally, accept the displayed "Y"
		   option under "Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N) ? Select Y.  


       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:
                          "FLASH2.EXE /i:flashfil.fls /u /r", where flashfil.fls
                           is the name of the new BIOS binary file
                    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   IBM Marketing Intellistation Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation

              6.4   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