IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS Remote Flash Diskette
                    Version 1.14
               Installation README File


This README file contains the latest information about installing
the IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS.


CONTENTS
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1.0  Updating IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS
2.0  Version Changes
3.0  Trademarks and Notices


1.0  Updating IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS
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   This remote flash diskette contains the POST / BIOS update
   file for use with Netfinity manager.
   Please refer to your Netfinity Manager documentation for
   instructions on use.


2.0  Version Changes
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1.14    New release - BIOS level 17

- Refresh rate values changed.
1.13    New release - BIOS level 16

- Fixes for remote POST
- Windows 2000 install fix
- Support for 256Mbit memory
- 4690 store systems support

1.12    New release - BIOS level 15

- Fix for ServeRaid adapter reset problem.

1.11    New release - BIOS level 14

- PCI SERR not logging correct info
- Certain security option cards fail to hook int 19h
- Add support for Novell ICS boot CD
- Add Coppermine support

1.10    New release - BIOS level 13

- Fix PCI bus error LED
- Remote POST faster
- DIMM LED behavior in-line with other servers
- Fix POP equals PAP bug
- Fix disappearing i9990301 message
- 4690 store systems won't dump
- New Processor patches
- ECC test not flagging 1295 error

1.09    New release - BIOS level 12.

- ACPI update for Mohican 600
- Update DMIBIOS to reflect 600Mhz maximum processor  speed

1.08    New release - BIOS level 11.

- ACPI update to correct IOAPIC entries.

1.07    New release - BIOS level 10.

- ISA VGA support.
- Zero memory between 480 and 640k.
- Setup item to enable / disable boot fail check.
- Update flash code to support new Intel device.

1.06    New release - BIOS level 9.

- New patch file for C0 step Pentium III
- Fix VPD save problem

1.05    New release - BIOS level 8.

- Unreported I/O fix
- Not flushing data from SP data port
- S3 SSVID Update
- RS485 Updates for remote flash
- Diags Flash fix KYBD Emulator
- Support for multiple PCI video adapters
- Fix DMI invalid handle error
- Remove beeps from remote flash update
- Reintroduce A1 Step Processor support

1.04    New release - BIOS level 7.

- Fix intermittent hang during SMI install
- Fix intermittent hang during autoconfig
- AMD reset fix - pass 9 planars
- Turn off memory prefetch
- Final ACPI code implemented
- Fix support for video in 2nd PCI bus with new chipset rev

1.03     New release - BIOS level 4.

- Add support for Katmai processors
- Add support for remote bootblock recovery
- Add menu to allow PCI Master Write Streaming to be disabled for debug purposes
- Add bug fix for failed RIPL boots.
- Modified VID detection to take account of pass 8 or 9 planar.

1.02     New release - BIOS level 3.

- Fixed support for Artic and 5250 adapters.
- Added error handling for VRM fails.
- Modified SMI action table to put clock synchronisation at the end.
- Added setup option to support PCI 2.1 non compliant adapters.

1.01     New release - BIOS level 2.

- Bypass clock synchronisation when service processor busy

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1.00     First release - BIOS level 1.

- Fixed update of editable VPD information
- Fixed reporting of POST halt to service processor
- Removed some core chipset setup items and fixed some setup screen
  corruption


3.0  Trademarks and Notices
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