IBM  x260/x366/x460 POST/BIOS Flash Disk

CONTENTS
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       1.0   Overview
       2.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       3.0   Configuration Information
       4.0   Unattended Mode
       5.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
       6.0   Trademarks and Notices
       7.0   Disclaimer

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about
                   installing the IBM  x260/x366/x460 POST/BIOS.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:
                   
                   * See corresponding Change History document for additional information
                     on dependencies, prerequisites, and recommendations.     

              1.5  Dependencies

                   * See corresponding Change History document for additional information
                     on dependencies, prerequisites, and recommendations.     

        2.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

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

              2.1  Insert the "IBM  x260/x366/x460 POST/BIOS Flash Disk"
                   into drive A.

              2.2  Start up or restart your IBM  x260/x366/x460 server.

              2.3  The system will boot off of the disk and present
                   a window which allows you the option to flash various
                   options.  Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS".

              2.4  You will be asked if you would like to move the current
                   POST/BIOS image to the backup ROM location.  If you
                   select 'Y', the current code will be flashed in to the
                   backup bank immediately.

                   ***Note, in a multi-chassis configuration, the primary node
                   chassis backup ROM location is the only one which will be
                   backed up. To backup secondary node's BIOS, please boot the
                   secondary node(s) in standalone mode and update each backup
                   BIOS individually.

              2.5  If the current system POST/BIOS supports the Asset Tag
                   feature, you will be asked if you would like to change it.
                   If you select 'Y', you will be able to enter a new number.

              2.6  You will then be asked if you would like to save the current
                   code to a disk.  If you select 'Y', you need to have
                   a formatted disk already available, or specify a fully
                   qualified path and file name.

              2.7  At this point, the image will be loaded from the disk, and
                   you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during
                   POST and in Setup.  If you select a choice other than English,
                   the selected language will be merged into the image.
                   There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu.

              2.8  After this completes the system will update the flash ROM
                   with the new code.  When this is complete you will be prompted
                   to remove the disk and hit return to reboot the system.

              2.9  On the reboot immediately following the flash update the user MUST
                   enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing <F1> when prompted.  Upon
                   entering the Setup utility the user must select the "Load Default
                   Settings" line item from the main "Configuration/Setup Utility"
                   menu.  Select <enter> to load the system default settings.  The user
                   must now exit the setup utility and select "Yes, save and exit the
                   Setup Utility".  The system will automatically reboot.


       3.0  Configuration Information

       4.0  Unattended Mode

             4.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                   4.1.1  Modify CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "SHELL=FLASH2.EXE /u /r [*** SEE NOTE BELOW ***] "

                         *** Note: An optional parameter of "/a:<number>"
                           can be added to allow for storing a system
                           asset tag number where "<number>" is replaced
                           with up to a 32 digit string.

                   4.1.2  Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A:


       5.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

              5.1  IBM Support Web Site:
                   http://www.ibm.com/support


       6.0  Trademarks and Notices

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