IBM x226/Z20 Flash Update Version 1.61 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 1.61- Build PME161A - Added Microcode of Xeon Processor G-1 stepping. - Changed setup menu "Boot ServeRaid disk" default setting to Enable to allow users boot from USB device with ServeRaid 6i card installed. - Added PCI fan high speed [Enable/Disable] setting C BIOS Version 1.57- Build PME157A -Improved heavy I/O access in Windows2000 -Fix error code 5962 logged when two CDROMs installed -Modify BIOS code to support flash2 utility to update SMBIOS and VPD information BIOS Version 1.52- Build PME152A - X226 added Printer support for, older, non-ACPI compliant Operating Systems. - Implemented "Delayed Transaction Discard Timer" to allow advanced users to solve DMA performance issues with PCI video editing cards (not recommended for most users) BIOS Version 1.49- Build PME149A - implemented hardware monitor voltage message(Vin3B) - Added oak fan control algorithm for Delta fan - Changed internal FDD default setting to Disable for Z20 BIOS Version 1.48- Build PME148A - Add Table of Contents to enhance remote install function BIOS Version 1.46- Build PME146A - Supports IBM USB Optical Wheel Mouse, 06P4069 - implemented error message of 1-bits error BIOS Version 1.43- Build PME143A - Added user help for No Execute Mode mem protection - Added help for C1 enhanced Mode. - Fixed wrong BIOS version in System Summary - Fixed Default Setting of WOL Startup Sequence - Fixed an exclamation mark in on-board ATI Radeon VGA - Added Oak fan control algorithm BIOS Version 1.42 Build PME142A - Fixed SMBIOS information for CPU L2 Cache  BIOS Version 1.41- Build PME141A - Irwindale CPU supported - Fixed system will get 198 error (processor speed mismatch) while two same speed processors installed BIOS Version 1.36- Build PME136A - Fixed system report the incorrect memory size in memory sizing while 512MB x 6 installed - Fixed " Move config bar in BIOS setup menu is slowly" - Added error code to detect CDROM failure - Added Beep code 3-3-2 when GND I2C Data or CLK - Enhanced BIOS boot sequence setup, showing the network-1 when put Intel Pro/100S in PCI slot. - Enhanced BIOS setup to get two MAC address while put the dual port NIC to the system . BIOS Version 1.35- Build PME135A - Fixed three 6M adapters installed issue-system gets 1807 error - Fixed Wake up modem ring function in S5 BIOS Version 1.34- Build PME134A - Added the Available Memory list in BIOS setup. - Add user help to explain HowTO disabled the Administrator Password. - Add user help to explain HowTO disabled the Power-On Password. - Removed the "spare memory enabled" in SMI log. BIOS Version 1.33 - Build PME133A - Enhanced ASF for server/workstation models - Fixed SMBIOS information - Added POST code to detect additional memory failure conditions - Changed floppy drive reporting when not present - Fixed JCMOS1 jumper support BIOS Version 1.30 - Build PME130A - Change Fan 3 from 0 RPM to NA - Fix Wake on LAN problem - Enhanced memory sparing - E0 processor microcode added - Fixed issue with 5 or more SCSI drives BIOS Version 1.28 - Build PME128A - Fix ACPI stress test failures BIOS Version 1.27 - Build PME127A - Initial release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "x226/Z20 POST/BIOS Flash Diskette" into drive A. 3.2 Start up or restart your IBM system. 3.3 The system will boot off of the diskette. 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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