IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 Firmware Flash Disk
                Version 1.27, Build ID: BRMK27A  
           Installation README File


System Supported: 8839

CONTENTS
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       1.0   Overview
       2.0   Change History
       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       4.0   Configuration Information
       5.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
       6.0   Trademarks and Notices
       7.0   Disclaimer

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about
                   installing the IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 Firmware.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:

                -  This update is recommended. 
                
              1.5  Dependencies


        2.0   Change History
             Version 1.17 - March 19, 2004 
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              - Initial release
	      
             Version 1.18 - April 30, 2004 
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              - Fixes for sensor monitoring on BSE daughter card 
	     
             Version 1.22 - June 30, 2004 
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              - Fixes to address false events being reported to Manangement Module Event Log
		
	     Version 1.24 - August 11, 2004 
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              - Enhancements to error detection algorithm for processors
	     	
             Version 1.26 - December 13, 2004 
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              - Fixed problem with Memory slot Litepath LED always on. 

	     Version 1.28 - February 17, 2005 
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              - Fixed problem associated with CPU and BSE Thermal Threshold events being reported 
	        while operating in normal ranges.    

        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

              The procedure to update the BMC is as follows:

	      3.1 Boot to or insert the BMC firmware update diskette into drive

	      3.2 Recommended user copy LCREFLSH.BAT, FWPIAUPD.EXE, FRUSDR.EXE, BRMK24A.HEX and
	        *.SDR file from BMC firmware diskette onto hard drive (optional, but highly 
		recommended as flash times are considerably longer executing from floppy)

	      3.3 Type LCREFLSH.BAT. Hit 'Enter' 
  
  	      Note: If there are problems, check the boot block jumper (J5G1). Must be on pins 1 & 2


        3.10 Instructions for updating BMC if operational code becomes corrupted
		
	      3.11 Remove HS40 blade	
	      3.11 Move switch BMC_Force_Update (S6H1, bit 5) to On.
   	      3.12 If updating BMC boot code, ensure Write Protect jumper (J5G1) connects pins 1 & 2
   	      3.13 Place HS40 blade in chassis. It will automatically power up and begin 
      		   booting.  Correct KVM and CD selection will automatically occur.
   	      3.14 In DOS run FWPIAUPD 
   	      3.15 Remove HS40 blade
   	      3.16 Move switch BMC_Force_Update back to Off
	      

          
              
       4.0  Configuration Information

       

       5.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

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

              5.2  IBM Marketing Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/

              5.3  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.


       6.0  Trademarks and Notices
       
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                  International Business Machines Corporation.
                  
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        7.0  Disclaimer

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