IBM IntelliStation M30 BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette Version 1.38 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 1.38 - Build FIE138A - Support new SCSI harddirve: 73GB Ultra320 NHS Hitachi - Upgrage fan control algorithm to reach customer's lower acoustic noise requirement Bios Version 1.37 - Build FIE137A - Supported ASF2 command set Bios Version 1.36 - Build FIE136A - Fixed Using Direcotor Utility, the memory information displayed with '??' - Updated code to be able to pass HCT Bios Version 1.35 - Build FIE135A - Supported SuSE SLES9 ACPI mode=on function Bios Version 1.34 - Build FIE134B - Corrected an issue where the the system would not auto-power off after a BIOS recovery operation - Corrected an issue where ASF ( Alert Standard Format ) command issued from Director will lock up system keyboard - Support for new CPUs ( Prescott T 3.0G ~ 3.6G ) and 3D Lab Wildcat-800 graphic card Bios Version 1.33 - Build FIE133A - Fixed The CPU will over heat and turn on LED with Nidec fan in Bios Version 1.32 - Build FIE132A - Fixed Incorrect beep code occurs while memory size has changed. - Fixed System trigger the WOL event after cleaning CMOS. BIOS Version 1.31 - Build FIE131A - Fixed FAN error LED related issue during POST. BIOS Version 1.30 - Build FIE130A - Initial release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to recover the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Remove AC power from the system. 3.2 Remove the top cover from the system. 3.3 Move the Boot Block jumper (JBBF1) from its original location covering pins 1 and 2 to the recovery position covering pins 2 and 3. Note: The Boot Block jumper is located near the front of the chassis near the white power connector. Boot Block (JBBF1) jumper position for normal operation; jumper covers pins 1 and 2. Front of Chassis ___ [___] | | | 1 2 3 Boot Block (JBBF1) jumper position for Boot Block Recovery; jumper covers pins 2 and 3. Front of Chassis ___ [___] | | | 1 2 3 3.4 Insert the "IBM IntelliStation M30 BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette" into external USB floppy diskette drive A. 3.5 Replace the top cover and reapply AC power to the system. 3.6 The system will boot into a special recovery mode. Note: There may be several minutes of apparent inactivity during this process. 3.7 After the recovery, remove AC power from the system. 3.8 Remove the top cover from the system. 3.9 Move the Boot Block jumper (JBBF1) back its original location for normal operation covering pins 1 and 2. 3.10 Replace the top cover and remove the "IBM IntelliStation M30 System BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette" from external USB floppy diskette drive A. 3.11 Verify that the DMI/SMBIOS strings are correct for the IBM IntelliStation M30 system. Reprogramming the DMI/SMBIOS strings may be necessary. 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