IBM Netfinity 4000R POST/BIOS Flash Disk
                            Version 1.01
                      Installation README File


This README file contains the latest information about installing
the IBM Netfinity 4000R POST/BIOS.


CONTENTS
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1.0  Updating IBM Netfinity 4000R POST/BIOS
2.0  Version Changes
3.0  Trademarks and Notices


1.0  Updating IBM Netfinity 4000R POST/BIOS
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The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows:

   1. Insert the "IBM Netfinity 4000R POST/BIOS Flash CD"
      into the drive.

   2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 4000R server.

   3. The system will boot off of the disk 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 disk.  If you select 'Y', you need to have
      a FAT formatted hard disk already available.

   5. At this point, the image will be loaded from the disk, 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 disk and hit return to reboot the system.



2.0  Version Changes
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1.01     First release - BIOS level 2.

- Add support for large IDE hard drives.

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1.00     First release - BIOS level 1.



3.0  Trademarks and Notices
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