IBM xSeries 335 POST/BIOS Flash Disk Version 1.08 Installation README File 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 This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM xSeries 335 POST/BIOS. 1.2 Limitations: N/A 1.3 Enhancements: - This updated Flash disk contains support for both 400 MHz- based and 533 MHz-based systems. In order to prevent the Flash update of 400 MHz POST/BIOS to 533 MHz-based systems, the Flash image file name on the diskette has been changed. This allows the newer POST/BIOS to be updated to older systems, but it does not allow older POST/BIOS to be updated to new systems. Additionally, the POST/BIOS image file size was increased from 256 KB to 384 KB because of new support for RSA II (added in Version 1.05). These are the guidelines for using Flash Disks with various types of systems: 1. New 384 KB/533 MHz-based POST/BIOS images may be loaded on all systems (including 400 MHz-based systems) using a new Flash Disk. 2. Older 256 KB/400 MHz-based POST/BIOS images may not be loaded on 533 MHz-based systems using any Flash Disk. 3. After a 400 MHz-based system has been updated with a 384 KB/533 MHz-based image, an older 256 KB/400 MHz-based Flash Disk may not be used to load an older POST/BIOS image. This is how to back down to an older POST/BIOS image: - Copy the old POST/BIOS image file (named $0044000.FLS) to the new Flash Disk. - Rename the $0054000.FLS file on the new Flash Disk to something different. - Rename the $0044000.FLS file on the new Flash Disk to $0054000.FLS. - Run the Flash update as usual with the new Flash Disk. 4. It is not recommended to keep a mixture of 256 KB and 384 KB POST/BIOS images in the Flash ROM; therefore, you should update the ROM backup image to match the primary image after making a change to the primary image size (and then verifying the new primary image is booting properly). The new Flash utility contains warning messages to inform you when a size mismatch will occur, and also when a size mismatch exists. 1.4 Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - Ensure you have Broadcom (R) Ethernet firmware version 2.21c prior to installing this POST/BIOS update. - Refer to the list of changes below to determine whether you are affected by the enhancements and fixes. 1.5 Dependencies - Version 1.05 (or later) is required for systems using RSA II. 2.0 Change History V1.08 - September 17, 2003 -------------------------- - Fixed POST error with "Option ROM Execution" disabled in Setup when RSA or RSA II installed - Fixed INT 13h, Function 4B01h, for USB CD-ROM drives - Fixed writes to Remote Floppy with RSA II installed V1.07 - August 7, 2003 ---------------------- - Added support for CPU ID F25 (with 1 MB L3 cache) - Fixed chipset erratum for possible IERRs at 533 MHz - Fixed possible i9990301 error when USB Legacy is disabled - Fixed primary IDE timings when no secondary device installed - Removed 162 POST error when mouse is added in Keyboardless mode - Updated firmware for CPU IDs F27 and F29 V1.06 - June 2, 2003 -------------------- - Added firmware for CPU ID F29 - Added RSA II support - Enabled USB diskette boot with EMM386 - Fixed IDE hard disk drive problems when using ServerGuide - Fixed various chipset errata - Identify single DIMM in error isolation - Preserve PCI LED status until AC power is removed - Removed 3 MB reserved memory regions when no RSA installed - Removed 301/8603 POST errors when USB keyboard attached with Keyboardless Operation enabled - Updated Broadcom (on-board Ethernet) ROM image - Updated LSI (on-board SCSI) ROM image to fix intermittent checkpoint 1E hangs - Updated SMBIOS Type 20 structure memory addresses V1.05 - March 27, 2003 ---------------------- - Added EMM386 support for remote diskette boot - Added Enhanced Memory support for 533 MHz-based systems - Added Front-side Bus speed display in Setup - Added hardware flow control option for Remote Console Redirection - Added IDE DMA mode support for hard disk read/write - Added Setup option for PXE option ROM priority - Added support for 533 MHz-based chipset and CPUs - Added VT100 keyboard emulation for Remote Console Redirection - Changed the default Flash image file name to "$0054000.FLS" - Disabled power switch in early POST to prevent improper shutdown - Fixed 1602 POST error code (RSA cable not present) - Fixed BIOS VPD structure checksum - Fixed extra drive letter when USB diskette drive installed - Fixed INT 1Ah function to set Real-Time Clock alarm - Fixed IRQ assignment for PCI-PCI bridge cards in Slot 1 - Fixed Setup PCI IRQ display for PCI-X cards in Slot 1 - Fixed SMBIOS reporting of on-board device status - Fixed various chipset errata - Fixed Wake-up Type in SMBIOS Type 1 structure - Improved Wake on LAN after improper shutdown - Increased FLS file size to 384 KB - Removed LS-120 boot support - Removed WoL shutdown workaround for on-board Ethernet - Updated CPU mismatch POST error (199) handling - Updated firmware for CPU IDs F24 and F27 - Updated Flash Utility to handle 384 KB images - Updated help text for System MAC Addresses menu - Updated firmware for CPUs - Updated LSI (on-board SCSI) ROM image for INT 13h bug fix - Updated PCI error handling - Updated reserved resources for ACPI-based operating systems V1.04 - November 22, 2002 ------------------------- - Fixed PCI interrupt routing from Setup values - Fixed RSA remote keyboard issues V1.03 - November 14, 2002 ------------------------- - Added 164 event logging for memory size changes - Added CPU Prefetch Queue option in Setup - Added CPU mismatch detection - Added MAC address display in Setup - Added remote diskette boot support - Added USB diskette and CD-ROM boot - Fixed ASF Stop Watchdog command - Fixed BIOS revision display in RSA utility - Fixed errors in SMBIOS structures - Fixed event logging for PERRs - Fixed Flash Update Utility issues - Fixed Remote Console Redirection bugs - Removed non-US language files - Updated Broadcom (on-board ethernet) PXE image V1.02 - Not Released V1.01 - September 11, 2002 -------------------------- - Enabled CPU(s) Prefetch Queue to improve performance - Updated patch file for Xeon C-1 stepping CPU ID F27 V1.00 - August 15, 2002 ----------------------- - Initial release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions *Note: If installing from an update package, see additional instructions, in Appendix A. The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "IBM xSeries 335 POST/BIOS Flash Disk" into drive A. 3.2 Start up or restart your IBM xSeries 335 server. 3.3 The system will boot from the disk and present a menu which allows you to choose from various update options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS". 3.4 You will be asked if you would like to move the current POST/BIOS image to the backup ROM location. If you select 'Y', the current code will be flashed in to the backup bank immediately. 3.5 If the current system POST/BIOS supports the Asset Tag feature, you will be asked if you would like to change it. If you select 'Y', you will be able to enter a new number. 3.6 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 formatted disk already available, or specify a fully qualified path and file name. 3.7 You will then have a final opportunity to proceed with the Flash update or exit the utility. If you proceed, the utility will update the Flash ROM with the new code. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the diskette and press Enter to reboot the system. 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. 5.1.1 Clear the read-only attribute of CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette. 5.1.2 Modify CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette to read: "SHELL=FLASH2.EXE /u /r *" 5.1.3 Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A: * Note: An optional parameter of "/a:" can be added to allow for storing a system Asset Tag number where "" is replaced with up to a 32-character string. 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.pc.ibm.com/ww/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-3P2QYL.html. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.1 IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 7.2 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Contract with IBM Corporation. IBM web site pages may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information which should be observed. 8.0 Disclaimer 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 PANTENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Appendix A: Package Specific Installation Instruction This update is packaged as a self-extracting PackageForTheWeb (PFTW) executable file. To unpack, this update requires that your TEMP environment variable be set to a path with read/write access. You must be logged in as an administrator. The package update log, ux.log, is created on the system drive. To locate the log file go to: %SystemDrive%\uxlog\ux.log The command-line syntax for PackageForTheWeb firmware update package is: Package.exe [-s] [-a [-s] | [-r] | [-c] | [-x directory] | [-xd] | [-w] | [-?] ] [-s] This command installs the Package-For-The-Web software silently and does not prompt if files are to be over-written in the %temp% directory. [-a] This command passes all subsequent commands to the PFTW software to install the update package. [-s] This command runs a silent and unattended update. For firmware updates, the update is scheduled to run on the next reboot. An immediate reboot can be forced with the -r option. [-r] This command schedules the update and reboot immediately. It can be used with or without the -s command. [-c] This command cancels any scheduled firmware update and records results of this operation in the log file. Only one firmware package can be scheduled at a time, if a firmware update needs to be applied instead of the currently scheduled firmware update package, cancel the current (run with the -c option on any firmware package) package. Then, run the applicable firmware package. [-x directory] This command is used with firmware updates to extract the update to the directory named directory. The PackageForTheWeb executable extracts itself to a subdirectory in the %TEMP% directory, a relative directory will be relative to that location. You must specify an absolute directory if you do not want to use the default directory. [-xd] This command is used with firmware updates to extract to a floppy diskette. The floppy diskette can then be used to boot from and apply the update. This option is not available for all firmware updates, such as tape drive and hard-disk drive updates. [-w] PowerQuest Virtual Boot Environment requires that there are 2 free sectors on the first track before it can schedule a firmware update. Use this option only if scheduling an update failed because 2 free sectors were not available on the first track. This option clears the non-boot and the non-partition information sectors on the first track. Typically, these sectors are not used. Before clearing the sectors a copy of the complete first track is saved in the %temp% directory from which the update runs. [-?] This command displays information about the command line switches. The command line switches -s, -r -c and -e are unnattended. Other command line options such as display help (-?) might require that you hit any key to continue. If Windows packages are run without any command line options, a GUI is displayed. This GUI offers all of the options that are available using the command line.