IBM x206/x306 Flash Update Version 1.34 Installation README File 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 IBM 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 Version 1.34 - Build KEE134A - Modify BIOS level string to be 'KEExxxAUS¡¦during flashing BIOS. - Fix issue where false fan failure can occur when using RSA or IBM Director. - Fixed abnormal 161/162 POST errors. BIOS Version 1.33 - Build KEE133A - Fixed ASF2 "Power On" command error. - Support mixed characters of SMBIOS asset tag. - Update Flash2.exe utility. BIOS Version 1.32 - Build KEE132A - Support to Enable/Disable 'Serial Port Ring Detect" at BIOS Screen. - Fixed CMOS settings lost after BIOS upgrade. - Fixed SATA RAID disapper after 161/162 POST errors. - Fixed incorrect CD device model name in BIOS Summary Screen. - Change the USB 2.0 "read capacity comand" from 12 bytes to 10 bytes. BIOS Version 1.31 - Build KEE131A - Support IDE TR7 Tape Drive on Primary IDE Channel in 4690 OS. BIOS Version 1.30 - Build KEE130A - Fixed reboot fail when installing RSA II and HotSwap Cage. - Support Boot from U160 SCSI HDD. - Fixed ASF2 Power On Command issue. - Fixed OS halt when keep moving the USB mouse before Windows logo display. - Solved incorrect E0-Processor information in Processor Family. - Support to keep clicking F12 before BIOS POST. - Support bootable USB Memory Key when installing two SATA HDDs. BIOS Version 1.29 - Build KEE129A - Fixed wrong BIOS version display in SP(Service Processor) web user interface. BIOS Version 1.28 - Build KEE128A - Solved missing "save and exit the Setup Utility option" after setting - Solved Event Log screen freezes with RSA II card installed - Solved the BIOS Screen of "Save and exit the Setup Utility option" - Solved POST message code 62 fails - Solved VGA problems in stalling RHEL OS's. (Change VGA firmware to yi000957.005) - Show total memory installed at POST. - Update processor F34 microcode to M1DF3413 and F41 microcode to MBDF4109 BIOS Version 1.27 - Build KEE127A - Solved weird vertical lines displayed. - Solved Strange characters in System card data with RSA II card install. - Solved error logs access issue with RSA II card install. - Solved RSA II reset issue by Load Default Settings - Solved BIOS reset Gateway parameters after reboot - Support TR7 Tape Drive and Liton - Support 48x32x48x CD-RW model (LTR-48327S) BIOS Version 1.26 - Build KEE126A - Solved SATA RAID Mirror breaks. - Update HostRAID to fix Cobra SCSI drives. - Solved DMI Change in wflash and lflash. BIOS Version 1.25 - Build KEE125A - Update CPU 3.4GHz E0-stepping information at DMI table. BIOS Version 1.24 - Build KEE124A - Update SMBIOS type1 version w/ 'IBM CORPORATION'. - Add the string, 'IBM CORPORATION', at x'F000' segment. - Clear high memory before testing. - Update BUcode, M0DF3702 and M9DF4105 BIOS Version 1.22 - Build KEE122A - Solved the IDE drive linear test failure with HDD. - Clear memory reduction if CMOS checksum error. - Solve the problem with 602/1962 string. BIOS Version 1.21 - Build KEE121A - Support IA 32e technology. BIOS Version 1.20 - Build KEE120A - Change SMBIOS structure 1 BIOS version to be a number, not text - BEST tests light error led after the nmi reboot - To force boot order to be normal boot order if 'Wake on LAN' is disabled - Modify BIOS code to support 'Ctrl-I' of console redirection - For IIPC Fan failure issue BIOS Version 1.19 - Build KEE119A - Resolve logging error code 1801 when ServerRAID 6M or 6i is installed - Fix for SATA controller being disabled at power up - Disable console redirection if the serial port is disabled - Add error code 62 when reset machine at POST for 3 consecutive times by Ctrl-Alt-Del - Add error code 162 when configuration error - Add error code 163 when beep 3-1-4 - Add error code 162 when clear CMOS - Update BU codes M04F3012, M0DF310B, M0DF3207, M0DF3309, and M1DF340C - Include the new ATI firmware - Modified fan speed control BIOS Version 1.18 - Build KEE118A - Initial release. 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "IBM POST/BIOS Flash Update" media for the x206/x306 xSeries system into drive A:. 3.2 Start up or restart your IBM system. 3.3 The system will boot off of the update media and automatically update the system BIOS. Overview There are 2 Primary ways to Backup the BIOS on your system: Both are invoked by using the BIOS Update Diskette. You may either choose to backup the BIOS DIRECTLY from the first screen -or- you may backup the BIOS as part of upgrading the BIOS to a newer level. These instructions cover both methods. These Instructions DO NOT require multiple FDD's. 1) Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and turn the machine on. - alternatively, Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and Press CTL-ALT-DEL Keys 2) You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | 2 - Backup Currrent POST/BIOS | | 3 - Restore POST/BIOS from the backup version on a drive | | | | | | Select an option: _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Enter a "2" and press the "enter" key You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Enter file name for saving current POST/BIOS | | ==> _______________________________________ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Enter "b:\savebios.fls" and press the "enter" key You will see a screen that looks like this: Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies LTD., 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | nn % Read in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Identifying Flash memory part type HH:MM:SS The progress indicator will move from 0% to 100%, loading the BIOS from the diskette. THEN, You will see a screen that looks like this: Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | > Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 0% Backed up XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Backing up system BIOS ROM to file HH:MM:SS 5) Eject the BIOS Update Diskette that is in the Floppy Drive and insert a formatted diskette (we recommend empty) , then press the "enter" key, or any key you choose. The only thing that changes on the screen above is that you get progress indications that the backup is occurring. The backedup BIOS Image is 1026 KB. If you didn't have enough space, the backup would have simply failed. If the backup is successful, a Green Dialog Box Appears along with a long beep code. The success message is displayed and you will be prompted to press any key to exit. Exiting will return you to : IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | 2 - Backup Currrent POST/BIOS | | 3 - Restore POST/BIOS from the backup version on a drive | | | | | | Select an option: _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- BEFORE CONTINUING - WE RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SAVED BIOS DISKETTE. For Standalone Backup of BIOS you will now press "0" and then the "enter" key. ========================================================================== END OF STANDALONE BACKUP OF CURRENT BIOS ========================================================================== This next set of instructions are for the Use case where you are interested in updating the BIOS and would like to backup the current BIOS as part of this update. 1) Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and turn the machine on. - alternatively, Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and Press CTL-ALT-DEL Keys 2) You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | 2 - Backup Currrent POST/BIOS | | 3 - Restore POST/BIOS from the backup version on a drive | | | | | | Select an option: _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Enter a "1" and press the "enter" key. You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | The current Serial Number in your machine is: [0123456] | | | | Would you like to update the Serial Number ? [Y/N] | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- * The number shown between the square brackets [ ] here is simply an example. All Serial NUmbers are seven characters. All seven characters MUST be entered if a "Y" is selected. The only way to leave this screen is either to press "N" meaning you do not wish to change the serial number, or by pressing "Y", and then entering all seven characters of the serial number into the field. * a lower case "N" (n) is equivalent to the upper case "N". 4) Press either "N" or "Y", if "Y" you will then have to provide the new serial number. You will next see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | The current Machine Type/Model in your machine is: [6224000] | | | | Would you like to update the Machine Type/Model ? [Y/N] | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- * The number shown between the square brackets [ ] here is simply an example. All Machine Type/Model NUmbers are seven characters. All seven characters MUST be entered if a "Y" is selected. The only way to leave this screen is either to press "N" meaning you do not wish to change the Machine Type/Model number, or by pressing "Y", and then entering all seven characters of the Machine Type/Model number into the field. * a lower case "N" (n) is equivalent to the upper case "N". 5) Press either "N" or "Y", if "Y" you will then have to provide the new Machine Type/Model number. You will next see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Would you like to save the current Flash image to disk [Y/N]? | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- This is for the case where you had not thought to back up the current BIOS prior to doing the update. You may press "Y" or "N". If you pressed "Y" then you would be prompted with the following : --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Enter file name for saving current POST/BIOS | | ==> _______________________________________ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Enter "b:\savebios.bin" and press the "enter" key You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | | | | | Select an option - _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 7) Press "1", and then press the "enter" key. Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies LTD., 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | nn % Read in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Identifying Flash memory part type HH:MM:SS The progress indicator will move from 0% to 100%, loading the BIOS from the diskette. THEN, You will see a screen that looks like this: Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | > Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 0% Backed up XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Backing up system BIOS ROM to file HH:MM:SS - This bottom line will change to Backing up 64KByte block n, where "n" changes from 1 to 12. After the backup is complete, the NEW BIOS is applied. THIS IS ONLY GOING TO TAKE ABOUT 30 SECONDS BECAUSE THE IMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN READ IN. THis next screen starts out looking this way, and then is continually updated over a 30 second period of time as each block of flash is updated with the new BIOS. HOWEVER, the second line that reads: "Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002", NEVER gets updated - and will always remain the same. This is "Normal". The next "series" of screen will show what to expect. No Action is required. Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | > Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 0% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf Performing Platform Initialization HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf PROGRAMMING Block at FFF30000 from 830000 with 10000 bytes HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: 012345 | | Save block ...... | | Restore block ...... | | Zero out block ...... | | Erase block ...xxx | | Program bloc ...xx | | Verify block ...xx | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf PROGRAMMING Block at FFF30000 from 830000 with 10000 bytes HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: 0123456789ABCDEF | | Save block ........x....... | | Restore block ................ | | Zero out block ................ | | Erase block ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Program bloc ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Verify block ...xxxxx.xxxxxx | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf PROGRAMMING Block at FFFE0000 from 8E0000 with 10000 bytes HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: 0123456789ABCDEF | | Save block ........x....... | | Restore block ................ | | Zero out block ................ | | Erase block ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Program bloc ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Verify block ...xxxxx.xxxxxx | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf Ready to Restart System HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- LASTLY, You will next see a screen that looks like this: ------------------ Phoenix Phlash16 Status ------------------ | | | Flash memory has been successfully programmed | | | | PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM | | | | If the system does not restart | | | | TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Remove the diskette you used to backupup the BIOs, if you haven't already done so. 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. 5.1.1 Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read: "PHLASH16.EXE /S /MFG flashfil.fls" 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 IntelliStation Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation 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.ibm.com/planetwide/. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 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