IBM eServer 325 BMC Flash Update 
               Version 1.30 - Build M1ET30A
                 Installation README File



CONTENTS
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       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 BMC code.

              1.2  Limitations - NA

              1.3  Enhancements - NA

              1.4  Level of Recomendations and Prerequisites for the Upate:

              1.5  Dependencies

        2.0   Change History

             BMC Version: 1.30 - Build M1ET30A

		1. NMI_IN# output low when system power is down
		2. Disable to scan ADM1027 and MAX6649 via I2C when system is down
		3. Fix defect 232077 (Cold reset will appear PSU fan, SCSI error and SCSI change log)
		4. Change enterprise number of PET Trap Object Identifier as '0002'
		5. Fix defect 233534 (Using the COM 1 to IPMB command requires AC cycle)
   		Note that if users want to use IPMB over COM port, they have to wait for ten seconds  




	     BMC Version 1.29 - Build M1ET29A 
		1. Modify SDR table data: 
   			- Byte 12: Sensor Capabilities (Set "Sensor Threshold Access Support" as readable, 
				per Reading Mask, below)
   			- Byte 32: Nominal Reading
   			- Byte 33: Normal Maximum
   			- Byte 34: Normal Minimum
   			- Byte 35: Sensor Maximum Reading
   			- Byte 36: Sensor Minimum Reading

		2. Fix defect 228223(Get Channel Info over serial shows 0 active sessions)
		3. Fix defect 228275(BMC Firmware update discards subnet mask/network configuration), 
			store Subnet Mask to NV-storage
		4. Fix defect 223189_f1(Get Channel Access returns data inconsistent w/ other commands)
		5. Add OEM command to Get Battery Low status (DE plannar should be reworked)
   			- NetFn/Lun: 0xC8, Cmd: 0x17 (Turn on Get Battery Low Status functionality)
   			- NetFn/Lun: 0xC8, Cmd: 0x18 (Get Battery Low Status: Normal=>0x00, Low=>0x20 
                                 and then turn off Get Battery Low Status functionality)
		6. Fix defect 228664(BMC default IP not in private network range), 
			change The Default IP: 192.168.0.65, Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
		7. Fix defect 229327(Get Session Info over Serial returns incorrect channel number)
		8. Fix defect 228230(Set Channel Access changes volatile setting when told not to)
	      
   		after BIOS POST finished and then try it.

                   
        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

              The procedure to update the BMC is as follows:

              3.1  Insert the "IBM BMC Flash Update" diskette into a bootable 
                   diskette drive.

              3.2  Start up or restart your IBM system.

              3.3  The system will boot off of the update media and automatically
                   update the system BMC.                   

       4.0  Configuration Information

       5.0  Unattended Mode

       6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

              6.1   IBM Support Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

              6.2   IBM eserver xSeries 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 and URL:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html


       7.0  Trademarks and Notices

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             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
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             TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


       8.0  Disclaimer