File Name: readme.txt IBM eserver xSeries 240 and Netfinity 5600 Server Diagnostic Flash Update readme.txt Version 3.02 System 8664 CONTENTS --------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 8.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview -------------- 1.1 Overview about this code The diagnostics on the IBM 5600 server are located in the ROM. In order to update the version of diagnostics in ROM, two flash diskettes are required labeled "IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" and "IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2". 1.2 Limitations N/A 1.3 Enhancements N/A 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update N/A 1.5 Dependencies N/A 2.0 Change History -------------------- 2.1 IBM 8664 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 3.01 to 3.02 - removed keyboard test under systemboard since POST performs the same tests - enabled multi-processor support in the CPU/coprocessor test and removed the AP test - fixed a bug where running the RAID diagnostic with a ServeRAID 4-L or ServeRAID 4-M would cause subsequent fixed disk linear verify and LED diagnostics to fail 2.2 IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 3.00 to 3.01 - Pick up changes to the Flash Update Utility 2.3 IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 2.03 to 3.00 - Fixed a bug where blank screens were displayed during interactive video tests - Updated USB interface test for south bridge revision - Added support for ServeRAID IVL and ServeRAID IVM 2.4 IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 2.02 to 2.03 - Pick up setup replication changes to the Flash Update Utility 2.5 IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 2.01 to 2.02 - Removed the Video Memory test 2.6 IBM 5600 Server Flash Update Diskettes 2.00 to 2.01 - Fixed a bug where running "Normal Tests" or "Quick Tests" remotely would cause the remote connection to be dropped - Removed the RTC test 2.7 IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskettes 1.01 to 2.00 - Fixed a bug whereby testing adapters in Active (TM) PCI slots could hang when run after the Active PCI Latch test or the Active PCI Connectors LED test - Added support for ServeRAID IV - Added support for performing physical drive testing on RAID adapters - Added a RAID Physical test - Butterfly Seek 2.8 IBM 5600 Server Flash Update Diskettes 1.00 to 1.01 - Fixed a bug where the USB Interface Test could hang or cause a system reboot 2.9 IBM 5600 Server Flash Update Diskettes 1.00 - Initial Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Step by step instructions for this code update - Insert the "IBM 5600 Server Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" into drive A. - Start up or restart your IBM 5600 server. - The system will boot from the diskette and present a window which allows you the option to flash various options. Choose "2 - Update Diagnostic". - After loading the image from the diskette the system will prompt you to enter the second flash diskette which is labeled "IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2" and hit enter. - After the images are loaded from diskette the system will ask you to wait while the images are flashed into ROM. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the diskette and hit enter to restart the system. 3.2 Other N/A 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------- N/A 5.0 Unattended Mode --------------------- 5.1 Steps for unattended mode - Boot to DOS - Copy flash2.exe and all *.us* files from "IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 1 of 2" and "IBM 5600 Server Diagnostics Flash Update Diskette 2 of 2" to the same directory on some media capable of storing 2MB of data - From the directory just copied to, run "flash2.exe /u /d" 6.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------------------------------- 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 IBM Marketing Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries 6.3 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.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QLY.html. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 7.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: - Active PCI 8.0 Disclaimer ---------------- 8.1 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. 8.2 Note to Government Users 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 Corporation.