IBM Netfinity 8500 Advanced System Management Update Processor Firmware Diskette Version 2.00 This README file contains information pertaining to the IBM Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 About this diskette 2.0 Installing this update 3.0 Known problems and restrictions 4.0 Trademarks and Notices 1.0 About this diskette ________________________ This diskette will update the IBM Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter software. It will not affect any device drivers. This diskette will also update the server front panel and power backplane software. To use this diskette, perform the following steps: 1) Shutdown your system 2) Insert this diskette into the diskette drive 3) Power on your system After your system boots, the main option menu will appear on the screen. The main option menu contains 4 options. Online help is available for each option by pressing F1 while the option is selected. General help is available by pressing F1 from one of the help windows. 2.0 Installing this update ___________________________ To install this update, perform the following steps: 1) From the main option menu, select Update System Management Firmware 2) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update 3.0 Known problems and restrictions ____________________________________ 1) If there is an error in loading the IBM Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter software, retry loading the software by repeating the instructions in section 2.0. 2) If there is an error while updating the server front panel or power backplane software, it may be necessary to remove AC power from the server to restore power button function. Retry the update by following the instructions in section 2.0. 4.0 Trademarks and Notices ___________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM Netfinity Advanced System Management THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.