IBM IntelliStation A10 Flash Update Version 1.29 - Build PXE129A Installation 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 installing the IBM IntelliStation A10 POST/BIOS code. 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 1.29 - Build PXE129A Modify DMI table Type 0 BIOS Information New thermal limits for CPU 2 Fix for PCI Express common clock configuration BIOS Version 1.28 - Build PXE128A Fixed memory configuration error BIOS Version 1.27 - Build PXE127A Added processor patch file for Errata #123 Modify DMI table Type 4 Processor Information Fixed HCT test - Unreported Memory I/O failure BIOS Version 1.26 - Build PXE126A Support of ASF push alert messages for rear Fan2 Updated the README file for 6217 WOL hanging during POST intermitted 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 update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "IntelliStation A10 POST/BIOS Flash Diskette" into drive A. 3.2 Start up or restart your IBM system. 3.3 The system will boot off of the diskette. Overview There are 2 Primary ways to Backup the BIOS on a 6217 Machine; Both are invoked by using the BIOS Update Diskette. You may either choose to backup the BIOS DIRECTLY from the first screen -or- you may backup the BIOS as part of upgrading the BIOS to a newer level. These instructions cover both methods. This set of instructions is for use with either a 6217 that has been ordered with a FDD -OR- for use with a 6217 when a USB FDD is available. These Instructions DO NOT require multiple FDD's. 1) Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and turn the machine on. - alternatively, Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and Press CTL-ALT-DEL Keys 2) You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | 2 - Backup Currrent POST/BIOS | | 3 - Restore POST/BIOS from the backup version on a drive | | | | | | Select an option: _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Enter a "2" and press the "enter" key You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Enter file name for saving current POST/BIOS | | ==> _______________________________________ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Enter "b:\savebios.fls" and press the "enter" key You will see a screen that looks like this: Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies LTD., 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | nn % Read in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Identifying Flash memory part type HH:MM:SS The progress indicator will move from 0% to 100%, loading the BIOS from the diskette. THEN, You will see a screen that looks like this: Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | > Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 0% Backed up XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Backing up system BIOS ROM to file HH:MM:SS 5) Eject the BIOS Update Diskette that is in the Floppy Drive and insert a formatted diskette (we recommend empty) , then press the "enter" key, or any key you choose. The only thing that changes on the screen above is that you get progress indications that the backup is occurring. The backedup BIOS Image is 1026 KB. If you didn't have enough space, the backup would have simply failed. If the backup is successful, a Green Dialog Box Appears along with a long beep code. The success message is displayed and you will be prompted to press any key to exit. Exiting will return you to : IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | 2 - Backup Currrent POST/BIOS | | 3 - Restore POST/BIOS from the backup version on a drive | | | | | | Select an option: _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- BEFORE CONTINUING - WE RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SAVED BIOS DISKETTE. For Standalone Backup of BIOS you will now press "0" and then the "enter" key. ========================================================================== END OF STANDALONE BACKUP OF CURRENT BIOS ========================================================================== This next set of instructions are for the Use case where you are interested in updating the BIOS and would like to backup the current BIOS as part of this update. 1) Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and turn the machine on. - alternatively, Put BIOS Diskette into Floppy Drive and Press CTL-ALT-DEL Keys 2) You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | 2 - Backup Currrent POST/BIOS | | 3 - Restore POST/BIOS from the backup version on a drive | | | | | | Select an option: _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Enter a "1" and press the "enter" key. You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | The current Serial Number in your machine is: [0123456] | | | | Would you like to update the Serial Number ? [Y/N] | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- * The number shown between the square brackets [ ] here is simply an example. All Serial NUmbers are seven characters. All seven characters MUST be entered if a "Y" is selected. The only way to leave this screen is either to press "N" meaning you do not wish to change the serial number, or by pressing "Y", and then entering all seven characters of the serial number into the field. * a lower case "N" (n) is equivalent to the upper case "N". 4) Press either "N" or "Y", if "Y" you will then have to provide the new serial number. You will next see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | The current Machine Type/Model in your machine is: [6217000] | | | | Would you like to update the Machine Type/Model ? [Y/N] | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- * The number shown between the square brackets [ ] here is simply an example. All Machine Type/Model NUmbers are seven characters. All seven characters MUST be entered if a "Y" is selected. The only way to leave this screen is either to press "N" meaning you do not wish to change the Machine Type/Model number, or by pressing "Y", and then entering all seven characters of the Machine Type/Model number into the field. * a lower case "N" (n) is equivalent to the upper case "N". 5) Press either "N" or "Y", if "Y" you will then have to provide the new Machine Type/Model number. You will next see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Would you like to save the current Flash image to disk [Y/N]? | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- This is for the case where you had not thought to back up the current BIOS prior to doing the update. You may press "Y" or "N". If you pressed "Y" then you would be prompted with the following : --------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Enter file name for saving current POST/BIOS | | ==> _______________________________________ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Enter "b:\savebios.bin" and press the "enter" key You will see a screen that looks like this: IBM Corporation POST/BIOS Update Utility --------------------------------------------------------------- | 0 - Exit | | 1 - Update POST/BIOS | | | | | | Select an option - _ | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- 7) Press "1", and then press the "enter" key. Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies LTD., 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | nn % Read in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Identifying Flash memory part type HH:MM:SS The progress indicator will move from 0% to 100%, loading the BIOS from the diskette. THEN, You will see a screen that looks like this: Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | > Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 0% Backed up XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Backing up system BIOS ROM to file HH:MM:SS - This bottom line will change to Backing up 64KByte block n, where "n" changes from 1 to 12. After the backup is complete, the NEW BIOS is applied. THIS IS ONLY GOING TO TAKE ABOUT 30 SECONDS BECAUSE THE IMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN READ IN. THis next screen starts out looking this way, and then is continually updated over a 30 second period of time as each block of flash is updated with the new BIOS. HOWEVER, the second line that reads: "Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002", NEVER gets updated - and will always remain the same. This is "Normal". The next "series" of screen will show what to expect. No Action is required. Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | > Check flash memory type(s) | | Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 0% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf Performing Platform Initialization HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: | | Save block | | Restore block | | Zero out block | | Erase block | | Program bloc | | Verify block | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf PROGRAMMING Block at FFF30000 from 830000 with 10000 bytes HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: 012345 | | Save block ...... | | Restore block ...... | | Zero out block ...... | | Erase block ...xxx | | Program bloc ...xx | | Verify block ...xx | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf PROGRAMMING Block at FFF30000 from 830000 with 10000 bytes HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: 0123456789ABCDEF | | Save block ........x....... | | Restore block ................ | | Zero out block ................ | | Erase block ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Program bloc ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Verify block ...xxxxx.xxxxxx | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf PROGRAMMING Block at FFFE0000 from 8E0000 with 10000 bytes HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.4. Build 58 Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 2002 ------------- Performing the following function --------------- | | | x Load Image file (BIOS.WPH) | | x Verify Interface Information | | x Backup system BIOS ROM (SAVEBIOS.FLS) | | x Check flash memory type(s) | | > Flash memory block: 0123456789ABCDEF | | Save block ........x....... | | Restore block ................ | | Zero out block ................ | | Erase block ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Program bloc ...xxxxx.xxxxxxx | | Verify block ...xxxxx.xxxxxx | | Flash programming complete | | | | | | 87% Complete XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- New BIOS Date, Time, Part Number : 06/01/04 14:57:56 DEVEL3WL Flash Part: SST49LF080A DeviceID: 5b Mfr.ID bf Ready to Restart System HH:MM:SS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- LASTLY, You will next see a screen that looks like this: ------------------ Phoenix Phlash16 Status ------------------ | | | Flash memory has been successfully programmed | | | | PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM | | | | If the system does not restart | | | | TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON | | | --------------------------------------------------------------- Remove the diskette you used to backupup the BIOs, if you haven't already done so. 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. 5.1.1 Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read: "phlash16.exe /x /p /s /EXIT flashfil.fls" 5.1.2 Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A: 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 IBM Marketing IntelliStation Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation 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.ibm.com/planetwide/. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 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