IBM Netfinity 5600 POST/BIOS Remote Flash Diskette Version 1.07 Installation README File This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM Netfinity 5600 POST/BIOS. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Updating IBM Netfinity 5600 POST/BIOS 2.0 Version Changes 3.0 Trademarks and Notices 1.0 Updating IBM Netfinity 5600 POST/BIOS ______________________________________________ This remote flash diskette contains the POST / BIOS update file for use with Netfinity manager. Please refer to your Netfinity Manager documentation for instructions on use. 2.0 Version Changes ____________________ 1.07 New release - BIOS level 8. - Changes to refresh rate. 1.06 New release - BIOS level 7. - Fixes for remote POST. - Windows 2000 install fix. - Add support for IDE MDMA mode. - Support for 256Mbit memory. - Improve key entry handling in setup. 1.05 New release - BIOS level 6. - Fix cursor movement during remote post. - Correct NLS setup corruption. - Implement algorithm for memory drive strength. - Add fix for ServeRAID reset problem. - Fix setup hang due to corrupted CMOS. 1.04 New release - BIOS level 5. - Fix problem with phantom SCI interrupts. - Mask SP response time problem. - Fix problem setting time / date in Setup. - Fix remote video - arrow keys causes duplicate lines on screen. - Change Max Speed to 667 in SMBIOS. 1.03 New release - BIOS level 4. - Fix ACPI race condition. - Correct CPU speed reporting for 667MHz. - Fix cursor behaviour on remote screen. - Implement algorithm for BSP selection. - Fixup pointers in MP and hotplug tables - Clear all of memory between 480K and 640K 1.02 New release - BIOS level 3. - Fix boot problem when on-board ethernet disabled. - Fix setup indexing problem in PCI window. - Add fixes for memory initialisation problems. 1.01 New release - BIOS level 2. - Support new Pentium III processors - Support IDE Ultra DMA mode - Freeze CMOS layout - ASL cleanup - Memory DQM power cycle fix 1.00 First release - BIOS level 1. 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.