File Name: README.TXT IFLASH64 BIOS Update Utility for IBM eserver xSeries 382 (Type 8834) Copyright(c) 2004 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved CONTENTS --------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 5.0 Trademarks and Notices 6.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview: -------------- 1.1 About this code These files contain BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 5.1 code which supports the following Machine Type/Models of IBM eserver xSeries 382 Type 8834. - 8834-32X - 8834-21X 2.0 Change History -------------------- 2.1 Version 3.1 - Initial Release of the BIOS/FIRMWARE 2.2 Version 5.1 - BIOS Changes to support Vendor Hardware changes 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Download and Media Creation. 3.1.1 To Build a CD. - Download the "iso" image of the Bios/FIRMWARE, from http://www.pc.ibm.com/support - Create a CD using instructions at the following url: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-4NJNJB.html or other CD creation Applications. 3.2 BIOS Update - Automated process 3.2.1 To update BIOS/FIRMWARE - Insert the CD containing the BIOS/FIRMWARE utilities. - Boot to the EFI Shell - Follow the onscreen instructions for starting the Update Utility. - System will reboot after flash update is complete. 3.3 BIOS Recovery Mode The BIOS Recovery Mode permits re-flashing the BIOS when the flash ROM has been corrupted. The sequence of events for automatic recovery is: 3.3.1 Turn off the server. 3.3.2 Unplug both power cords from the server. 3.3.3 Move the jumper at J5H1 Labeled "RCV BOOT" from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3. 3.3.4 Insert BIOS Update CD into the server. 3.3.5 Reconnect the AC Power and switch the system Power on. CD Recovery activity will begin. One full beep is emitted as the system begins to load from CD to Memory. 3.3.6 Wait two minutes. Two beeps indicate the BIOS Recovery has completed successfully. 3.3.7 Remove the CD and Power down the system. 3.3.8 Unplug both power cords from the system. 3.3.9 Move the jumper at J5H1 from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. 3.3.10 Reconnect the AC Power and power on the system. 4.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------------------------------- 4.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 4.2 IBM Marketing eserver Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries 4.3 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-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/YAST-3P2QYL.html 5.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 5.1 IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. 5.2 Intel and Itanium are registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. 5.3 All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 6.0 Disclaimer ---------------------------- 6.1 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. 6.2 Note to Government Users Include the following note after the disclaimer paragraph. 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.