File Name: readme.txt

       IBM xSeries 440 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette
       readme.txt   Version 1.03
                            System 8687

       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
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             1.1   Overview about this code

                   This README file contains the latest information about
                   installing the IBM xSeries 440 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
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             2.1   IBM eserver xSeries 440 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.02 to 1.03

                   - added support for new processor

             2.2   IBM eserver xSeries 440 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.01 to 1.02

                   - added new version of Ethernet tests

             2.3   IBM eserver xSeries 440 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   1.00 to 1.01

                   - enabled Scalability Port tests

                   - fixed a problem where the ECC test would fail when there
                     was no memory in the optional SMP Expansion Module

             2.4   IBM eserver xSeries 440 Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes
                   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 (VIypxxa.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 (VIypxxa.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
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             N/A


       5.0   Unattended Mode
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             5.1   Steps for unattended mode

                   N/A


       6.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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             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.