File Name: readme.txt

       IBM xSeries 380  Diagnostics Diskette readme.txt 
                            Version 1.00
                            System 8683

       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
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             1.1   Overview about this code

                   This README file contains the latest information about
                   downloading the IBM xSeries 380 Diagnostics onto a
                   LS-120 Diskette.


             1.2   Limitations

                   N/A

             1.3   Enhancements

                   N/A

             1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
                   Update

                   N/A

             1.5   Dependencies

                   N/A


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

             2.1   IBM e(logo)server xSeries 380 Diagnostics Diskettes
                   1.00

                   - Initial Release


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

             3.1   Step by step instructions to retreive this code update
                   
                   - Log onto IBM support web site (www.pc.ibm.com/support) and 
                     locate the Diagnostics code for xSeries 380  Model 8683 Server.

                   - Insert a blank LS-120 Diskette the into LS-120 Drive.

                   - Locate Diagnostics code and "click on" the code to download it to
                     the blank LS-120 Diskette.
                      

                                     
             3.2   Step by Step instructions to run the Diagnostics Code for the 
                   xSeries 380 server.

                    - Insert the LS-120 Diskette from Step 3.1 into the LS-120 Drive
                      of the Modrl 8683 system to be tested.

                    - Boot to the EFI shell.

                    - Type fs0: <enter>

                    - Type amidiag <enter>
                       


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

             N/A


       5.0   Unattended Mode
       ---------------------

             N/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 e(logo)server xSeries 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:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.

             

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

             N/A


       8.0   Disclaimer
       ----------------

             8.1   THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
                   ANY 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
                   DOCUMENT.   BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO
                   LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


             8.2   Note to Government Users

                   Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
                   restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is
                   subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
                   Contract with IBM Corporation.