IBM eserver xSeries 200/Intellistation E Pro Flash Update Diskette
                    Version EXE131A
                 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 eserver xSeries 200/ Intellistation E Pro (6836/6846) 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 31 - This BIOS update addresses Intel Errata G85 and E76. This Errata 
                effects 933 MHZ / 1GHZ 'B' Stepping Level Pentium III processors, only. 
		(i.e. A and C Stepping Levels are okay, as well as B levels at speeds lower than 933MHZ.)
                This BIOS includes a patch from Intel which Intel believes prevents a potential data error 
                problem.  Although Intel states that the problem can only occur under certain 
                limited  temperature and voltage conditions, IBM  strongly recommends 
                updating your BIOS immediately.
	

	    BIOS 30 - Added support for IBM NEO RAID controller.
                    - Resolved issue with manufacturing IDE testing.	
		
	    BIOS 29 - Added BIOS patches to support new D0 step-level processors      	

            BIOS 28 - Changes added to address intermittent LAN failures on system reboot.
                    - Added code to support manufacturing preload with no keyboard installed.		       

            BIOS 27 - Support for MXIC Flash ROMs.
                    - Fix issue with system hang during BIOS flash if USB enabled.	   	
	

            BIOS 26 - BIOS change for supporting GHz Ethernet adapter in slots 4/5
	            - Changes made to support FireGL video adapter.	 
                    - Changes to support 512MB DIMMs.
  
            BIOS 22 - Initial BIOS release



        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM eserver xSeries 200/ 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 Optimized Defaults" 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 CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "SHELL=FLASH2.EXE (filename) /py /sn"
                    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