LS20 POST/BIOS Flash Disk Version 1.05, , Build ID: BKEJT18DUS Installation README File System Supported: 8850 [SERVICE USE RETAIN #H183797] CONTENTS ________ 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 LS20 POST/BIOS. 1.2 Limitations - NA 1.3 Enhancements - NA 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - 1.5 Dependencies 2.0 Change history Version 1.01 - Initial release Version 1.03 - Problem fixed: Customer installs dual core processors, BIOS does not display information differentiating single core and dual core processors. Changes added to POST and BIOS Setup to properly display processor configuration information. - Problem fixed: O/S Boot sometimes fails on RedHat REL3-U4 Version 1.04 - Problem fixed: System clock loses up to 1 minute on every boot. - Problem fixed: Unsupported, high power processors are not identified as unsupported and boot up without error. Running in this mode may result in power and thermal alerts. Changes added to alert user of unsupported the configuration and processor is throttled - Problem fixed: BIOS flash fails to recognize new Sharp or Intel EEPROMs and prevents BIOS firmware updates from completing. Version 1.05 - NOTE: VERSION 1.05 HAS BEEN RE-RELEASED WITH A NEW FLASH2.EXE UTILITY TO ACCOMODATE MULTIPLE BIOS ROMS. THIS UTILITY MAY BE REQUIRED TO UPDATE THIS LATEST FIRMWARE. - Problem fixed: Memory latency is not same on Processor1 and Processor 2. - Problem fixed: Systems may exhibit clock drift with 2 CPUS installed. - Problem fixed: Opteron errata 122 and 131. - Problem fixed: RHEL3 U5 intermittently reboots. - Problem fixed: Incorrect Processor power rating reported to BMC which could result in uneccessary CPU throttling in the event of a power supply failure. - Update: Added Microcode support for Rev-E JH Processors. - Note: On POST screen, adjusted estimated time for BIOS flash programming. New flash parts on some Blades may take up to 2 minutes to program. 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "LS20 POST/BIOS Flash Disk" into drive A. 3.2 Start up or restart your LS20 server. 3.3 The system will boot off of the disk and present a window which allows you the option to flash various options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS". 3.4 You will be asked if you would like to move the current POST/BIOS image to the backup ROM location. If you select 'Y', the current code will be flashed in to the backup bank immediately. 3.5 If the current system POST/BIOS supports the Asset Tag feature, you will be asked if you would like to change it. If you select 'Y', you will be able to enter a new number. 3.6 You will then be asked if you would like to save the current code to a disk. If you select 'Y', you need to have a formatted disk already available, or specify a fully qualified path and file name. 3.7 At this point, the image will be loaded from the disk, and you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during POST and in Setup. If you select a choice other than English, the selected language will be merged into the image. There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu. 3.8 After this completes the system will update the flash ROM with the new code. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the disk and hit return to reboot the system. 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 /u /r" Or use FLASH2.EXE /u /r from your script. /u is for unattended mode /r is to specify reboot after flash is done ** reboot is recommended after flash. 5.1.2 Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A: ** Note: An optional parameter of "/a:" can be added to allow for storing a system asset tag number where "" is replaced with up to a 32 digit string. 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 IBM Marketing Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/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-3P2QLY.html. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.1 IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 7.2 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation. 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