IBM eServer CPLD Update Utility
       Readme.txt   Version 1.02

	System 8863
	System 8872
	System 8874

       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 utility will update the CPLD code on this system.

 
             1.2   Limitations

 				- If the BMC code is corrupted or disabled, this utility may not operate correctly.
	
				- If power is removed from the system while it is programming the CPLD code, you may not be able to recover your system
					to its original state.

             1.3   Enhancements

				- Add support for the x260.    
                                - Enhance PCI slot reset logic.

      
	     1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the

                   Update:
			

				BMC firmware should be updated to the latest level.
 


             1.5   Dependencies:

				- NONE
 
				
 

 

       2.0   Change History

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		2.1  
			1.01 - Fixes IDE stress issues under Linux and Windows environment
			1.02 - Adds support for 4 and 8 node x460.  Without version 1.02 you could experience random nodes not 
			       rebooting in synchronization with the primary, not all nodes powering on or off together, or nodes 
			       powering off when they should be rebooting.  Any of these conditions could result in a machine check 
			       being logged in the system event log.
			     - In a multi-node scenario, if a remote node needs to shutdown immediately it can do so now without 
			       causing machine checks on all other nodes.
                        	
			

             

       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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 		3.1   
			
			1. Insert Disk into USB Floppy Drive

			2. Follow instructions closely on screen


       4.0   Configuration Information

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			- Make sure BMC is flashed to the latest level and enabled.

			- If a FRU has been replaced, the current CPLD level may be shown as "UNKNOWN". 
				If you see this, please continue with the update.
 

 

       5.0   Unattended Mode

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 			This update does not support unattended installation


 

       6.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number

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             6.1   IBM Support Web Site:

                   http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

 

             6.2   IBM Marketing Netfinity Web Site:

                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity

 

             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: 1-800-772-2227

                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.

 

 

       7.0   Trademarks and Notices

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             7.1   The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation

                   in the United States or other countries or both:

 			IBM
			

 

       8.0   Disclaimer

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             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

                   Include the following note after the disclaimer paragraph.

 

                   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.