IBM Netfinity 5500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette
                    Version 1.01
               Installation README File


This README file contains the latest information about installing
the IBM Netfinity 5500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette.


CONTENTS
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1.0  Updating IBM Netfinity 5500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette
2.0  Version Changes
3.0  Trademarks and Notices


1.0  Updating IBM Netfinity 5500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette
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The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows:

   1. Insert the "IBM Netfinity 5500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette"
      into drive A.

   2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 5500 server.

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

   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.

   5. You will then be asked if you would like to save the current
      code to a diskette.  If you select 'Y', you need to have
      a formatted diskette already available.

   6. At this point, the image will be loaded from the diskette, 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.

   7. 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 diskette and hit return to reboot the system.



2.0  Version Changes
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Version  Changes
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1.01     New release - BIOS level 1.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  You must use Diagnostics level 33 or higher with this level.

- Updated and corrected NLS messages.
- Added the packet file for remote flashing to the POST/BIOS flash diskette.
- Corrected CPU PFA detection code.
- Removed unsupported options from setup screens.
- Moved the hot-plug controller I/O range to avoid a PCI VGA conflict.

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1.00     First release - BIOS level 0.


3.0  Trademarks and Notices
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