IBM eserver xSeries 205/Intellistation E Pro Flash Update Diskette
                        Version 1.27 - Build ID: JPE127A
                     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 eserver xSeries 205 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 1.27 - Build JPE127A
                                 - Fixed issue of Windows XP with SP1 cannot resume 
                                   from S3
                                 - Added support for latest Intel processors
                                 - Fixed issue of disabling Audio causes POST error
                                 - Fixed issue of Memory DIMM LED remains illuminated
                                   after memory is reset
                                 - Fixed issue of Remote Supervisor Adapter may reset 
                                   while performing remote session via Telnet/ANSI
                                 - Added support for latest Intel processors 

            BIOS Version 1.23 - Build JPE123A
                                 - Fixed issue of POST errors displayed erroneously 
                                   when RSA is inserted 
                                 - Fixed remote login issue when RSA is inserted 
                                   and password failure occurs

            BIOS Version 1.22 - Build JPE122A
                                 - Solved issue of extraneous ASF alerts during 
                                   POST
                                 - Solved issue of local keyboard is locked after 
                                   RSA remote session
                                 - Solved issue of remote keyboard is not fully 
                                   functional with RSA
                                 - Added setup item to enable DIMMs after memory 
                                   error
                                 - Fixed Boot Block recovery issue

            BIOS Version 1.19 - Build JPE119A
                                 - Initial BIOS release



        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              3.1  Insert the "IBM eserver xSeries 205/Intellistation E Pro 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.

              3.4  You will then be asked if you would like to save the current
                   code to a diskette.  If you select 'Y', you need to name
                   the file to be saved. The file will be saved on the diskette.
                   If you select 'N', the utility will continue to the next step.

              3.5  At this point, you will be asked if you would like to continue the
                   POST/BIOS flash update. If you select 'Y', the system will update
                   the flash ROM with the new code.  When this is complete the
                   system will automatically restart.
	
	      3.6  On the first system boot, after updating the BIOS, select the Setup Utility 
		   with the F1 key; then, select the "Load Optimized Defaults" option.
		   Select the "Save & Exit Setup" option, and, finally, accept the displayed "Y"
		   option under "Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N) ? Select Y.  


       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:
                          "FLASH2.EXE /i:(filename) /u /r"
                    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 Netfinity Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity

              6.3   IBM Marketing Intellistation Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation

              6.4   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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             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
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             TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


       8.0  Disclaimer