IBM PC 704 Server POST/BIOS Flash Diskette V1.00.16 System BIOSVersion 16 User BIOS Version 1.00 Installation README File This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM PC Server 704 POST/BIOS. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Updating IBM PC Server 704 POST/BIOS 2.0 Version Changes 3.0 Trademarks and Notices 1.0 Updating IBM PC Server 704 POST/BIOS ______________________________________________ ****************************************************************** * * * WARNING!! Do not do a BIOS Upgrade with the IBM PC Server 704 * * in Remote Console mode. If in Remote Console mode * * shutdown the remote console and reboot the system. * * * ****************************************************************** 1. Be sure you have the correct BIOS file. 2. Make sure you have recorded any Setup or SCU changes you may have made before you do the BIOS update. 2. Place the bootable floppy containing the BIOS into drive A: of the system that you want to upgrade and boot the system while the floppy diskette is in the drive. 3. The system will boot to a list of options; 1, 2, and 3. Choose 1 to update the system BIOS and User BIOS. Choose 2 for an interactive version of the BIOS update utility. Choose option 3 to update the system along with the SCSI tables. Option 1 is the recommended option for most customers. 4. Once the BIOS has been successfully loaded, remove the floppy diskette from the drive. The system will automatically reboot when the update has completed. 5. Check to make sure the BIOS version is the new version as the system reboots and press F1 to enter setup. When in setup press F5 to load defaults. While in setup restore any settings that you made prior to the BIOS update. Save and exit. The system will reboot. 6. You should run the System Configuration Utility and save your configuration if you had previously used the SCU to set values. Please refer to the IBM PC Server 704 User's Handbook for detailed instructions on how to complete this procedure. 2.0 Version Changes ____________________ Version Changes ------------------------------- ------- ------------------------ 1.00 First release - User BIOS level 1.00.(System BIOS 16) - Removed IBM Logo(to provide space for remote support) - Added remote support using the Advanced System Management Adapter 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.