Flash BIOS update - bootable diskette version for IBM(R) NetVista(R) 6826, 8317, 8318, and 8319 systems version 28KT17A Installation README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on IBM NetVista(R) 6826, 8317, 8318, and 8319 systems. BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations, including interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip. Your computer uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS chip to update the BIOS. Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS Configuration Utility. These settings may have to be re-entered after updating the BIOS. Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. Downloading the update ---------------------- 1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Extracting the update --------------------- Installing this update involves creating a BIOS flash diskette and running the flash program from the diskette. Before you begin, have a blank 1.44 MB diskette ready. 1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders. 2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Type 28jt17a.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the 28jt17a.exe file you just downloaded. 4. Double-click the 28jt17a.exe icon. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be extracted to the diskette. Installing the update --------------------- 1. Close all open applications. 2. Leave the diskette in the A: drive, and shut down and restart the computer to start the BIOS flash program. 3. When you are prompted to select a country, press the number on your keyboard which corresponds to the country in which you are using the computer. For example, press 1 for the United States. 4. Press Enter. You will be asked if you wish to update the serial number of your machine. 5. Press N. You will be asked if you wish to update the machine type/model number of your machine. 6. Press N. The Phoenix Phlash16 utility will appear onscreen. 7. Wait until you see a message stating -------------Phoenix Phlash16 Status------------- | | | Flash memory has been successfully programmed | | | | PRESS KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM | | If the system does not restart | | TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON | | | ------------------------------------------------- 8. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 9. Press Enter. Flash Changes ------------- General Information: 28JTxxA is the flash diskette level. 28KTxxA is the binary image level. NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added in 01, it is also in 02, 03 etc. CHANGES for 28KTxxA/28JTxxA: 28KT09A/28JT09A - Initial Production Release 28KT10A/28JT10A - Fix problem booting to network in the Automatic startup sequence. - Fix disabling of ethernet on Gigabit models. - Fix system enclosure type reported in SMBios. 28KT11A/28JT11A - Updated incorrect model number in the files changes.new and readme.1st. - Fix flash diskette menu. Unsupported languages were listed. - BIOS code is the same as level 28KT10A. - First version released to the Web. 28KT12A/28JT12A - Ensure the system can perform a LAN wake-up after recovering from a power loss. - If the SM Bus is In-Use, turn the fans ON. - New level of processor microcode update files. 28KT13A/28JT13A - Reverse the "disabling ethernet on Gigabit models" fix from 28KT10A because it could cause POST to stop at checkpoint 49h (before video is enabled). 28KT14A/28JT14A - If the CPU temperature rises above 100ø C, shut the system down. 28KT15A/28JT15A - Add IBM Embedded Security Chip support. >>> CAUTION: Systems which include this feature should not use a <<< >>> BIOS below this level - the system may halt during POST. <<< - Corrected an ACPI issue configuring a slave device on the IDE controller. - Update Memory Reference Code to version 1.4 - Upgrade video BIOS to 2758 - Upgrade microcode update for various processors. - Corrected ACPI issue with parallel port address alignment - Correction for some modems on COM2 failing to wake 28KT16A/28JT16A - Fix S1 hang when USB device attached on Windows 98SE - Remove IBM Embedded Security Chip support - eliminates need for CAUTION mentioned above in 28KT15A - Force fans on at 100% early in Boot Block 28KT17A/28JT17A - Fixed boot block recovery jumper detection introduced in BIOS 28JT16A Trademarks ---------- IBM and NetVista are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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