IBM IntelliStation A10 BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette Version 1.26 - Build PXE126A Recovery README File 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 This README file contains the latest information about recovering the IBM POST/BIOS code in the event of an update failure. 1.2 Limitations - NA 1.3 Enhancements - NA 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: 1.5 Dependencies 2.0 Change History BIOS Version 1.26 - Build PXE126A Support of ASF push alert messages for rear Fan2 Updated the README file for 6217 Intermittent hang during POST when Wake On Lan occurred BIOS Version 1.25 - Build PXE125A Fixed BEST card test for DATA_COMPARE_ERROR Fixed alternate boot sequence after reboot for RDM BIOS Version 1.24 - Build PXE124A Fixed WOL and modem ring issue from S5 sleep state Fixed PS/2 keyboard and mouse issue from S1 sleep state Fixed 1801 and 1807 POST errors with serial ATA being disabled Fixed video recovery from S3 sleep state for 64 bit OS BIOS Version 1.23 - Build PXE123A Fixed DIMM configuration table on CPU 0 with 4 Gig BIOS Version 1.22 - Build PXE122A Fixed video recovery from S3 sleep state Fixed MBE DIMM indication and detection Updated the DIMM configuration table Added SETUP item PCI Bursting to address USE_PPR and DATA_COMPARE_ERROR for BEST card Fixed issue with clearing CMOS Fixed SETUP item System Summary for CPU id BIOS Version 1.21 - Build PXE121A Fixed shutdown after RDM task completed Fixed SETUP Node Interleave option Fixed fail to mount floppy under Linux Fixed USB floppy during Boot Block Fixed PS/2 keyboard during POST BIOS Version 1.20 - Build PXE120A Spread spectrum for PCI Express Fixed USB device fails from S3 wake Fixed S3 and S4 fail to resume Fixed loss of USB device during HCT Fixed BEST error's for slots 4 and 5 Fixed ACPI stress test failure Fixed dual core cpu's listed as unkown Modify DMI structures Fixed single dual core in SETUP summary BIOS Version 1.19 - Build PXE119A New algorithm for the fans and thermal Modify DMI table Type 4 Processor Information CPU Errata #122 Fix Log error when side cover is removed Change the default value for front fan in SETUP Fixed screen jumping in SETUP when SATA is disabled BIOS Version 1.18 - Build PXE118A New algorithm for the fans and thermal Voltage monitoring fails Changes for Rev. E CPU HT Link Freq Setting Removed IDE device "User" item in SETUP Correct values for Fan Speed Control Alert events not logged BIOS Version 1.17 - Build PXE117B Modify DMI table Type 4 Processor Information BEST card -adpar, abpar, and dpar test errors not generated Target Abort on Ecard Doesn't Signal Critical Error SMBIOS: Invalid address assignment in structure type 20 NEC Erratum #22 Fix CPU Errata #122 Fix 164 Memory size mismatch occurred System will log event with USB FDD connected System shutdown didn't happen after RDM task completed BIOS Version 1.16 - Build PXE116A Change DMI type 2 product name to "6217" Declare PCI-Ex base address for all processors Change sleep status indicator as follows: S1 - Blink S3 - Slower blink rate than S1 S4 - Off S5 - Off Add port connector information into SMBIOS type 8 Add ASF Setup menu Update SiI 3512 SATA BIOS to V4.3.534 Fix invalid address assignment in SMBIOS structure type 20 Update MP table for RHEL3-Any Video-OS Fix POST 602 failure Fix POST 180700 failure BIOS Version 1.15 - Build PXE115A Change rear fan #1 low limit Skip resource access for Realizm 800 video card during post Coordinate 662 error (diskette config) with 162 and 604 errors Include processor speed mismatch message BIOS Version 1.14 - Build PXE114A Added S3 SCSI support for 32-bit Workaround for 3D labs SERR problem Adjust fan speeds Workaround for NEC internal data parity error status BIOS Version 1.13 - Build PXE113A Fix PCI compliance test failure Fix disabling option scan for slots 4 and 5 Fix CP 45 hang Fix no memory installed beep code Fix POST error 5962 Fix unreported memory I/O test BIOS Version 1.12 - Build PXE112A Enable hardware monitor SMI to support hardware monitor event logging Spin fans at full speed when side cover is removed Fix PXE/DHCP screen disorder problem Fix Setup General Help navigation statement BIOS Version 1.11 - Build PXE111A Add PERR/SERR event logging for Slots 3, 4, and 5 Disable unused devices inside nVIDIA I04 chip BIOS Version 1.10 - Build PXE110A Tune new 4-wire fans Fix hang at CP 55 when memory is larger than 4G Add S3 support for USB keyboard and mouse PERR/SERR logging support for Slots 1 and 2 BIOS Version 1.09 - Build PXE109A Fixed memory hole reporting error on memory larger than 4G mem Fixed bad memory error reporting Fixed fatal memory error reporting Hang at CP 55 corrected Added S1 and S3 resume with PS/2 keyboard and mouse Fixed single E0 processor hang on HTLINK Added "Rev E CPU HT Link Req Change" setup item Added PERR/SERR event logging under DOS Fixed RedHat Update 4 SCSI install/boot failure BIOS Version 1.08 - Build PXE108A S1/S3 boot from SATA HDD in Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit resume on power button S1/S3 boot from SCSI HDD in Windows XP 64-bit resume on power button Removed "Rev E CPU HT Link Req Change" setup item Fixed hang at CP 50 after clearing CMOS sytem BIOS Version 1.07 - Build PXE107A Set CPU-to-CPU link width to x16 MBE does not cause system reboot PXE function fails BIOS Version 1.06 - Build PXE106A Restore Enternet PXE code to be the same as Wis104I2 BIOS Version 1.05 - Build PXE105A Support flashrom STM50LPW080 Fix 06h hang 06h during synch flood reset Set DIMM bus frequency to 200 MHz Enable SERREN and PERSP for all PCI devices Add new setup function "Rev E CPU HT Link Freq Change" Off: CPU-to-CPU=800 MHz, CPU-to-8131=800 Mhz On: CPU-to-CPU=1 GHz, CPU-to-8131=600 Mhz After PCI intialization, disable Rev E CPU jitter Add new Ethernet PXE code, b57pxe_766a.lom Enable PERR, SERR, and ISA in I04 PCI-E Bridge Control BIOS Version 1.04 - Build PXE104A Change DMI Product Name to "-[6217000]-" SCSI OPROM has been changed from 7902b0.bin to 7902b1.bin NVMM updated and enabled, Version: NVMM 4.77 01/12/05 BIOS Version 1.01 - Build PXE101A Initial BIOS Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to recover the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Unplug the machine 3.2 Short Jumpers 2 & 3 of the BackUp Boot block/recovery 3.3 Apply AC power /power on 3.4 Insert the BIOS Recovery CD 3.5 A) Single short beep/CD LED on for 5 seconds B) Series of CD LED lights flashing about nine (9) or ten (10) times. C) Series of Short Beeps D) One Long Beep E) System turns itself off, HOWEVER the system does not turn off the AC power The front panel Power LED and HDD LED stay lit. Fans are off and system has power but is not "on" 3.6 Unplug the machine 3.7 Short pins 1 & 2 for normal operation 3.8 Reapply AC power and turn system on. 3.9 Remove the BIOS Recovery CD 3.10 Boot to SETUP , and check the System Information to see that the BIOS has been recovered to the level on the CD 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. N/A 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 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.ibm.com/planetwide/. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 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. 8.0 Disclaimer