IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 Firmware Flash Disk Version 1.29, Build ID: BRMK29A Installation README File System Supported: 8839 CONTENTS ________ 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 ---------------------- - Initial release Version 1.18 - April 30, 2004 ---------------------- - Fixes for sensor monitoring on BSE daughter card Version 1.22 - June 30, 2004 ---------------------- - Fixes to address false events being reported to Manangement Module Event Log Version 1.24 - August 11, 2004 ---------------------- - Enhancements to error detection algorithm for processors Version 1.26 - December 13, 2004 ---------------------- - Fixed problem with Memory slot Litepath LED always on. Version 1.27 - February 17, 2005 ---------------------- - Fixed problem associated with CPU and BSE Thermal Threshold events being reported while operating in normal ranges. Version 1.28 - April 15, 2005 ---------------------- - Add support for PEU adapter Version 1.29 - May 24, 2005 ---------------------- - Fixed problems with low voltage error being reproted in MMEL. Additionally added code to report deassertion of low voltage condition - Fixed problem with H8 Watchdog alert not being logged in MMEL 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions *Note: If installing from an update package, see additional instructions, in Appendix A. 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 6.1 IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 6.2 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation. IBM web site pages may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information which should be observed. 7.0 Disclaimer 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.  Appendix A: Package Specific Installation Instruction This update is packaged as a self extracting shell script. To update your system, just execute the package with the appropriate options. You must be logged on as root, and the package must be run from an ext2/ext3 filesystem. Usage is as follows: packagename.sh [-?] | [-r] | [-s] | [-xd [device]] | [-x dirname] | [-w] -? Shows the command line help -r Install the package and reboot immediately -s Silent/unattented install -xd [device] Extracts contents to floppy disk(s) If device is not specified, floppy device /dev/fd0 is taken as the default. -x dirname Extracts contents to directory specified -w Save track0 to track01.sav and wipe boot sector (assumes -r) UpdateXpress packages use a portion of track0 of the first logical hard drive to store boot information for the virtual floppy environment. Normally, the only data contained on this track is the master boot record (MBR). Occasionally, updates will fail if there is no room to store the boot information on track0. If the update fails, execute the package with the -s -w options. This will erase track0 of the hard drive while preserving the MBR; install the virtual floppy on the drive, and then reboot the system to perform the update. The data contained in track0 is backed up in a file named track0.sav Please Note: The package update for Linux ONLY supports ext2/ext3 filesystems!