IBM eserver xSeries 305 Flash Update Diskette
                    Version PLE142A
                 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   Disclaimer

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about installing
                   the IBM eserver xSeries 305 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 PLE142A - Change the Super I/O resume mode from 11 to 10.
        
            BIOS Version PLE141A - Solve the Windows 95 JA himem.sys will not load issue.
                                   Update the total memory string.
                                   Solve when use boot block update BIOS, the DMI table will destroy.
                                   Solve the MXIC flash rom can't use the boot block function.
                                   Add the warning message when admin & use password are the same. 
        
            BIOS Version PLE140A - Change the memory count display to "??? KBInstall Memory". 

            BIOS Version PLE139A - Change the GCSL function 1 index 65h from 6Ch to 7Fh.

            BIOS Version PLE138A - Solve the USB legacy device can't use issue.
            
            BIOS Version PLE137A - Added the CIOBX warm training setting.

            BIOS Version PLE136A - Added individual memory DIMM enable feature
                                 - Fixed USB mouse issue

            BIOS Version PLE133A - Added support for latest Intel processors

            BIOS Version PLE132A - Added support for RSA
                                 - Fixed Boot Block recovery issue

            BIOS Version PLE127A - 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 305 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  Disclaimer
       
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