File Name: README.TXT
                         IFLASH64 BIOS Update Utility
                       for IBM eserver xSeries 382 (Type 8834) 
                         Copyright(c) 2003 Intel Corporation
                                 All Rights Reserved 

                                
      CONTENTS
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    1.0   Overview
    2.0   Change History
    3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
    4.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
    5.0   Trademarks and Notices
    6.0   Disclaimer


    1.0  Overview: 
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       1.1   About this code
                  
             These files contain BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 3.1 code
             which supports the following Machine Type/Models 
             of IBM eserver xSeries 382 Type 8834.
              
                   - 8834-32X
                                 
       

 

    2.0   Change History
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      2.1 Initial Release of the BIOS/FIRMWARE  

                   

                      
    3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
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      3.1   Download and Media Creation. 
  
         3.1.1 To Build a CD.
                - Download the "iso" image of the Bios/FIRMWARE, from http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
                - Create a CD using instructions at following url: 
                  from http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo or other CD creation Applications.

        
 
      3.2  BIOS Update - Automated process

         3.2.1 To update BIOS
                - Insert the CD containing the BIOS/FIRMWARE utilities.
                - Boot to the EFI Shell
                - Select the EFI shell menu item
                - Follow Instructions via selecting "any other key" to complete the flash update 
                - System will reboot after flash update is complete.   
          
                    
                
            

      3.3   BIOS Recovery Mode  

            The BIOS Recovery Mode permits re-flashing the BIOS when the flash ROM has been
            corrupted.   The sequence of events for automatic recovery is:
             
                
         3.3.1  Turn off the server.
          
         3.3.2  Unplug both power cords from the server.

         3.3.3  Move the jumper at J5H1 Labeled "RCV BOOT" from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3.

         3.3.4  Insert BIOS Update CD into the server. 
          
         3.3.5  Reconnect the AC Power  and switch the system Power on.  CD Recovery activity
                will begin.  One full beep is emitted as the system begins to load from CD 
                to Memory.

         3.3.6  Wait two minutes.  Two beeps indicate the BIOS Recovery has completed successfully.

         3.3.7  Remove the CD and Power down the system.

         3.3.8  Unplug both power cords from the system.

         3.3.9  Move the jumper at J5H1 from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2.

         3.3.10 Reconnect the AC Power and power on  the system.

              

                         
    4.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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       4.1   IBM Support Web Site:
             http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

       4.2   IBM Marketing eserver Web Site:
             http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

       4.3   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.
	     
    5.0   Trademarks and Notices
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       5.1   IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines 
             Corporation.

       5.2   Intel and Itanium are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation.

        
       5.3   All other trademarks are the properties of their
             respective owners.


    6.0   Disclaimer
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             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 
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       6.2   Note to Government Users
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             paragraph.

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             Contract with IBM Corporation.