IBM IntelliStation M40 Flash Update 
               Version 1.33
               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   Trademarks and Notices
       8.0   Disclaimer

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about installing
                   the IBM IntelliStation M40 POST/BIOS code.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:

              1.5  Dependencies


        2.0   Change History

		BIOS Version 1.33
		-Update none-RORE SATA firmware to version 4.70.1217A to improve 
		 hard drive medium error handling. Please refer to Retain Tip H185947.

		BIOS Version 1.32 
		-Update RORE SATA firmware to version 4.70.2059A and support nVidia Fx540 VGA adapter.

		BIOS Version 1.31
		-Support Maxtor SAS hard drive.
		-Support Matrox - Parhelia VGA adapter.
		-Corrected a problem that original RAS function: beep code 1-3-1 disappeared.
		-Corrected a problem when BIOS error logs reach 64 entries, the system stop
		 to log new error events.
		-Corrected a problem when a non-bootable floppy diskette inserted into a USB 
		 floppy drive, during BIOS post time, the system will show error code 1962
		 on the screen.

		BIOS Version 1.30
		-Corrected a problem where a SBE (Single Bit Error) on  DRAM DIMM1 would be  
		 incorrectly  reported as DIMM3. With this change the SBE's are correctly 
		 reported on the failing DIMM.

		BIOS Version 1.29
		- Correct a issue that when CMOS backup battery is removed, the system can 
		  not boot successfully at first time the battery is restore back.

		BIOS Version 1.28
		- Correct Presler CPU L2 cache size information.
		- Update Presler CPU micro-code by Intel's request.
	
		BIOS Version 1.27
		- Support Intel CPU: Cedar Mill and Presler.
		- Support RDM WCI function.

		BIOS Version 1.26
		- Support RDM WNI function.
		- Support HostRaid mode for SATA and SCSI hard drive.

		BIOS Version 1.25
		- Support ASF 2.0 function.
		- Support Chassis intruder-detection feature.
	
		Bios Version 1.24 
		- This is the initial release.


	3.0  Installation and Setup Instructions

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

		3.1  Insert the "IntelliStation A10 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 you will be
		     prompted to remove the diskette and hit 'F1' to reboot the system.

		3.6  On the first system boot, after updating the BIOS, select the Setup Utility 
		     with the F1 key; then, select the "Load Default Settings" option.
		     Select the "Save Settings" option, and hit 'y' to save.  Then, select
		     "Exit Setup" to exit the utility, and, finally, accept the displayed
		     'Y' option under "Save and exit the setup utility?"  


	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:
			      "AF.EXE flashfil.fls /py /sn", where 
			      'flashfil.fls' is the file you wish to flash
			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 IntelliStation Web Site:
		     http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation

		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.ibm.com/planetwide/.


	7.0  Trademarks and Notices

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		MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS
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	8.0  Disclaimer