IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS Flash Diskette Version 1.12 Installation README File This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Updating IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS 2.0 Version Changes 3.0 Trademarks and Notices 1.0 Updating IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS ______________________________________________ The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 1. Insert the "IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS Flash Diskette" into drive A. 2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 5000 server. 3. The system will boot off of the diskette and present a window which allows you the option to flash various options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS". 4. You will then be asked if you would like to save the current code to a diskette. If you select 'Y', you need to have a formatted diskette already available. 5. At this point, the image will be loaded from the diskette, and you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during POST and in Setup. If you select a choice other than English, the selected language will be merged into the image. There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu. 6. After this completes the system will update the flash ROM with the new code. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the diskette and hit return to reboot the system. 2.0 Version Changes ____________________ 1.12 New release - BIOS level 15 - Fix for ServeRaid adapter reset problem. 1.11 New release - BIOS level 14 - PCI SERR not logging correct info - Certain security option cards fail to hook int 19h - Add support for Novell ICS boot CD - Add Coppermine support 1.10 New release - BIOS level 13 - Fix PCI bus error LED - Remote POST faster - DIMM LED behavior in-line with other servers - Fix POP equals PAP bug - Fix disappearing i9990301 message - 4690 store systems won't dump - New Processor patches - ECC test not flagging 1295 error 1.09 New release - BIOS level 12. - ACPI update for Mohican 600 - Update DMIBIOS to reflect 600Mhz maximum processor speed 1.08 New release - BIOS level 11. - ACPI update to correct IOAPIC entries. 1.07 New release - BIOS level 10. - ISA VGA support. - Zero memory between 480 and 640k. - Setup item to enable / disable boot fail check. - Update flash code to support new Intel device. 1.06 New release - BIOS level 9. - New patch file for C0 step Pentium III - Fix VPD save problem 1.05 New release - BIOS level 8. - Unreported I/O fix - Not flushing data from SP data port - S3 SSVID Update - RS485 Updates for remote flash - Diags Flash fix KYBD Emulator - Support for multiple PCI video adapters - Fix DMI invalid handle error - Remove beeps from remote flash update - Reintroduce A1 Step Processor support 1.04 New release - BIOS level 7. - Fix intermittent hang during SMI install - Fix intermittent hang during autoconfig - AMD reset fix - pass 9 planars - Turn off memory prefetch - Final ACPI code implemented - Fix support for video in 2nd PCI bus with new chipset rev 1.03 New release - BIOS level 4. - Add support for Katmai processors - Add support for remote bootblock recovery - Add menu to allow PCI Master Write Streaming to be disabled for debug purposes - Add bug fix for failed RIPL boots. - Modified VID detection to take account of pass 8 or 9 planar. 1.02 New release - BIOS level 3. - Fixed support for Artic and 5250 adapters. - Added error handling for VRM fails. - Modified SMI action table to put clock synchronisation at the end. - Added setup option to support PCI 2.1 non compliant adapters. 1.01 New release - BIOS level 2. - Bypass clock synchronisation when service processor busy ------- ------------------------ 1.00 First release - BIOS level 1. - Fixed update of editable VPD information - Fixed reporting of POST halt to service processor - Removed some core chipset setup items and fixed some setup screen corruption 3.0 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. 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 Corp.