File Name: readme.txt IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette readme.txt Version 1.07 System 8668/8669 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 Overview about this code This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics. 1.2 Limitations N/A 1.3 Enhancements N/A 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update N/A 1.5 Dependencies N/A 2.0 Change History -------------------- 2.1 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.06 to 1.07 - fixed a problem where the system would stop responding when attempting to invoke the system error log utility 2.2 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.05 to 1.06 - fixed a problem where the CPU/Coprocessor test would report a false fail on CPU 2 when running remotely 2.3 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.04 to 1.05 - added additional translations to the system error log display utility - fixed a problem where the serial port test was not reenabling FIFO buffers at the end of the test 2.4 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.03 to 1.04 - added support to the system error log display utility for a new message 2.5 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.02 to 1.03 - fixed a problem where the HDD and LED tests fail following the ServeRAID diagnostic - fixed a problem where the SCSI controller test reports an initialization error during overnight runs 2.6 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.01 to 1.02 - Fixed a timing issue with the CDROM test and lite-on CDROM drives - Fixed a problem where some diagnostics would hang with a ServeRAID card installed - Fixed a hang problem with the system error log display utility 2.7 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.00 to 1.01 - Added a workaround to the CDROM test for a Samsung CDROM Ci09 firmware problem. - Added support to the LED test for redundant fans. 2.8 IBM xSeries 232/342 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1.00 - Initial Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Step by step instructions for this code update - If you have not done so already, download the diagnostics update packet file (QAypxxa.pkt) from the IBM support site to the hard drive of your management server. You do not need to unzip this file or extract it to a diskette. - Using a web browser, log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA) of the server you want to update. You must log in with a user ID that has read/write privileges. - In the Tasks section of the blue navigation frame, click Transfer Files. - In the Update Firmware section of the page that opens, click Browse. - Navigate to the update file (QAypxxa.pkt) that you downloaded in Step 1. Select the file and then click Open. - Click Update. A progress indicator will be displayed as the update file is transferred to temporary storage on the RSA for initial processing. ATTENTION: To avoid permanent damage to your server, do not manually power off or restart the server during an update unless specifically asked to do so in these instructions or by the web interface. If the server is already powered on, it will automatically be restarted by the RSA as part of the update process. If the server currently is powered off, it will automatically be powered on. - When the Confirm Firmware Update page is displayed, verify that the update file type is "Diagnostics" and then click Continue. If a different update type is shown, click Cancel and make sure that you downloaded the correct file in step 1 and selected the correct file in step 5. A progress indicator will be displayed as the firmware is flashed. - Wait for the browser to display a completion message after the update has finished. 3.2 Other N/A 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------- N/A 5.0 Unattended Mode --------------------- 5.1 Steps for unattended mode N/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 e(logo)server xSeries Web Site: http://www.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-3P2QYL.html. 6.4 Intellistation web site: http:/www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation 7.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- N/A 8.0 Disclaimer ---------------- 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 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.