IBM xSeries 232/342 POST/BIOS ASM Remote Flash Update
                    Version 1.02
               Installation README File


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

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about
                   installing the IBM xSeries 232/342 POST/BIOS.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:

                -  See the list of changes for information to determine whether
                   or not you are affected by the enhancements and fixes.

              1.5  Dependencies

        2.0   Change History

              V1.00 - June 08, 2001
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              - Initial release
              
              V1.01 - October 2, 2001
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              - Change to fix an intermittent memory error during memory 
                initialization.

              - Bugfixes to remove hang during POST using Remote Video.  This
                update is required for systems with an Advanced Systems
                Management Processor upgrade.

              - Processor cache sizes are now shown in setup.

              - Integrated Systems Management Processor (ISMP) firmware version
                is now shown in setup.

              - Support added for IBM RapidAccess III USB keyboard.

              - 1801 errors caused by excessive PCI option ROM requests will
                not force user into setup.

              - Added System Error Log for use with Integrated Systems Management Processor.

              - Added checking for mixed processor speeds and technologies.

              V1.02 - November 5, 2001
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              - Added in support for the enhanced Integrated System Management Processor update. 
              
              - Added in support for PCI video devices which are behind PCI-PCI bridges and other
                normal PCI video adapters.              
             



        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

              The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows:

              3.1  Download the "IBM xSeries 232/342 POST/BIOS eflash Remote Update"
                   to your hard drive.

              3.2  Double-click on the icon or execute the update from the
                   command line.

              3.3  A dialog box will pop up and you will be shown information
                   about the update.  Click "Next" to continue.

              3.4  If the package is meant for your system, the next dialog
                   will inform you that the update will shut down your machine.
                   Click "Update" to shut down your system and perform the
                   update.
                   
              3.5  Your system will automatically be updated and your system will
                   be rebooted.


       4.0  Configuration Information


       5.0  Unattended Mode - NA


       6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

              6.1  IBM Support Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

              6.2  IBM Marketing eserver Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/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

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             WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
             MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS
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       8.0  Disclaimer