IBM eServer x206/x306 Linux BIOS Update Systems(x206):8482 and 8487 Systems(x306):8836,8489,and 1878 NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN # H186026 for 8482 and 8487 Reference RETAIN # H186027 for 8836,8489,and 1878 (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2005. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication, or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices and trademarks" in this document. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 3.0 Configuration Information 4.0 Unattended Mode 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.0 Notices and trademarks 7.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview 1.1 This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM POST/BIOS code. 1.2 Limitations - NA 1.3 Enhancements - NA 1.4 Level of Recomendations and Prerequisites for the Upate: 1.5 Dependencies 2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 2.1 Insert the "IBM POST/BIOS Flash Update" media for the x206/x306 xSeries system into drive A:. 2.2 Start up or restart your IBM system. 2.3 The system will boot off of the update media and automatically update the system BIOS. 2.4 On the first system boot after updating the BIOS, select the Setup Utility with the F1 key; then, select the "Load Default Settings" option. Select the "Save Settings" option, and hit 'y' to save. Then, select "Exit Setup" to exit the utility, and, finally, accept the displayed 'Y' option under "Save and exit the setup utility?" 2.5 If you are updating from a floppy diskette and wish to save your current BIOS to a file, mofify 'autoexec.bat' to include the backup '/bu' parameter. Current system BIOS will be saved to a file named 'BIOS.BAK'. 3.0 Configuration Information The following instructions can be used to update SMBIOS and VPD information. 3.1 e.g. Machine Type: 84822RU Serial # : KPAM630 UUID : ... 3.2 First boot the system using a DOS diskette. If using the BIOS floppy for bootup, press F5 during bootup when "Starting PC Dos" appears on the screen. 3.3 To generate a uuid automatically, insert the Flash Diskette and type the following command. phlash16 /p /s /exit /mode=1 /UUID flashfil.fls 3.4 To update machine type (DMI system product ID string), insert the Flash Diskette and type the following command. phlash16 /p /s /exit /mode=1 /DPS:-[84822RU]- flashfil.fls 3.5 To update serial number (DMI system serial number string), insert the Flash Diskette and type the following command. phlash16 /p /s /exit /mode=1 /DSS:KPAM630 flashfil.fls 4.0 Unattended Mode 4.1 Steps for unattended mode. 4.1.1 Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read: "PHLASH16.EXE /S /MFG flashfil.fls" 4.1.2 Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A: 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 5.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 5.2 IBM Marketing IntelliStation Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation 5.3 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/. 6.0 Notices and trademarks 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. 7.0 Disclaimer 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.