File Name: readme.txt IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes readme.txt Version 2.00 System 8665/8666 CONTENTS --------- 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 Overview about this code The diagnostics on the IBM 8665/8666 server are located in the ROM. In order to update the version of diagnostics in ROM, two flash diskettes are required labeled "IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" and "IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2". 1.2 Limitations N/A 1.3 Enhancements N/A 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update N/A 1.5 Dependencies N/A 2.0 Change History -------------------- 2.1 IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 1.02 to 2.00 - Added support for ServeRAID IVL and ServeRAID IVM 2.2 IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 1.01 to 1.02 - Fixed a bug where blank screens were displayed during the interactive video test - Updated USB Interface test for south bridge revision 2.3 IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 1.00 to 1.01 - Fixed a bug where running "Normal Tests" or "Quick Tests" remotely would cause the remote connection to be dropped - Removed the RTC test 2.4 IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 1.00 - Initial Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Step by step instructions for this code update - Insert the "IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" into drive A. - Start up or restart your IBM 8665/8666 server. - The system will boot from the diskette and present a window which allows you the option to flash various options. Choose "2 - Update Diagnostic". - After loading the image from the diskette the system will prompt you to enter the second flash diskette which is labeled "IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2" and hit enter. - After the images are loaded from diskette the system will ask you to wait while the images are flashed into ROM. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the diskette and hit enter to restart the system. 3.2 Other N/A 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------- N/A 5.0 Unattended Mode --------------------- 5.1 Steps for unattended mode - Boot to DOS - Copy flash2.exe and all *.us* files from "IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" and "IBM 8665/8666 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2" to the same directory on some media capable of storing 2MB of data - From the directory just copied to, run "flash2.exe /u /d" 6.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------------------------------- 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 IBM Marketing Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity 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.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QLY.html. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- N/A 8.0 Disclaimer ---------------- 8.1 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. 8.2 Note to Government Users 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 Corporation.