File Name: README.TXT IBM Automatic Server Restart (ASR) Application for IPMI on Windows Version 1.02, Build ID:WAP402A 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 package contains IBM ASR software for IPMI on Windows for xSeries servers. 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: - Before installing this software, make sure the most recent IPMI driver package and IBM IPMI libray layer package are properly installed. 2.0 Change History -------------------- Version 1.02 - The ASR application now runs at a higher priority to prevent accidental system reboots. Version 1.01 - Clarify installation instructions. Version 1.00 - Initial release. 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Installation steps: NOTE: The IBM IPMI ASR package is a self-extracting executable that automatically installs the IPMI ASR application. The filename of this package, as downloaded from IBM's website, is actually a part number with a .exe extension. - Execute the IBM IPMI ASR package. - Follow the directions that appear on the screen. 3.2 Other: - Before installing this software, make sure the most recent IPMI driver package and IBM IPMI library layer package are properly installed. 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------- 4.1 There are no configuration options associated with this package. 5.0 Unattended Mode --------------------- 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. NOTE: The IBM IPMI ASR package is a self-extracting executable that automatically installs the IPMI ASR application. The filename of this package, as downloaded from IBM's website, is actually a part number with a .exe extension. - run the IBM IPMI ASR package with parameters as shown: xxxxxxxx.EXE -s -a -install -n where xxxxxxxx is the partnumber assigned to the IPMI ASR package. 6.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------------------------------- 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries 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-3P2QYL.html 7.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 7.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: - IBM - xSeries - eServer 7.2 The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: - Windows - Windows 2000 - Windows Server 2003 7.3 Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 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 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.