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Microcode update files & discovery tool CD-ROM image
For i5, OpenPower, p5, pSeries, and RS/6000 systems
Tools and services Microcode downloads Technical information

All current microcode updates have been packaged on one CD-ROM image. The image also includes a Discovery Tool that compares microcode levels on your system to current levels and allows you to select and update downlevels of microcode.
 Download Microcode
Important: For P5 System and Power Sub-System firmware, this CD only contains the highest Release / Service pack level available.  To obtain previous Release / Service pack levels,  you must download the files from the Microcode download web site. 

You can download this CD-ROM image to burn your own "Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool CD-ROM". The image is in ISO 9660 format. Clicking the following link presents a License Agreement, which you must accept before the image will download.

CD contents: 
System firmware:  01SF235_180_160
Power Sub-System: 02BP235_157_156

cdimage.iso:  Created December 07, 2005
Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool CD-ROM image
 
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How to burn a CD-ROM of the microcode ISO image
 Order Microcode on CD-ROM
Important: For P5 System and Power Sub-System firmware, this CD only contains the highest Release / Service pack level available.  To obtain previous Release / Service pack levels,  you must download the files from the Microcode download web site. 

You may order the CD-ROM through the Delivery Service Center. This CD-ROM will also contain the "Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool". The order site at the following link requires you to sign on with an IBM ID. You will receive the CD-ROM in several days.

CD contents: 
System firmware:  01SF235_180_160
Power Sub-System: 02BP235_157_156
cdimage.iso:  Created December 07, 2005
Order Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool on CD-ROM
Note:  CD-ROM updates are available as a downloadable image several days before they are available to be shipped on physical media. If you order CD-ROMs during this period, you will receive the older level of the CD-ROM microcode. When placing the order, you will be notified of the PTF level that will be shipped.
 Microcode Update History
The CD-ROM PTF number, file size, and change history are available in the CD information & microcode update history table. The table includes the file size and the PTF number to order physical media, if needed.
CD information & microcode update history