IBM eserver xSeries 305 Flash Update Diskette
                    Version 1.51A                    
                 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   1.51A - Add the D-1 stepping. Support for Harp3 
                                   fiber card. Support for Intel Dual lan port
                                   card.
        
            BIOS Version   1.50A - Fix the remote flash.
            
            BIOS Version   1.49A - LAN the system will always boot form PXE.  
        
            BIOS Version   1.48A - PXE BIOS v3.1.15.
                    
            BIOS Version   1.47A - System Fans error log didn't log in BIOS log area.
                                   
        
            BIOS Version   1.46A - Add the Hyper-Threading function.
                                           
            BIOS Version   1.45A - Add Console Redirection.
                                   Add BIOS release date to DMIBIOS table.
                                              
            BIOS Version   1.44A - Update the firmware for the celeron processor.

            BIOS Version   1.43A - Enable USB Legacy during POST.
        
            BIOS Version   1.41A - Update boot block code.
                         
            BIOS Version   1.38A - USB legacy support.
                           
            BIOS Version   1.36A - Added individual memory DIMM enable feature.
                                
            BIOS Version   1.33A - Added support for latest Intel processors.

            BIOS Version   1.32A - Added support for RSA
                                
            BIOS Version   1.27A - 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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