IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 Firmware Flash Disk Version 1.27, Build ID: BRMK27A Installation README File System Supported: 8839 CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview 1.1 This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM eServer BladeCenter HS40 Firmware. 1.2 Limitations - NA 1.3 Enhancements - NA 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - This update is recommended. 1.5 Dependencies 2.0 Change History Version 1.17 - March 19, 2004 ---------------------- - Initial release Version 1.18 - April 30, 2004 ---------------------- - Fixes for sensor monitoring on BSE daughter card Version 1.22 - June 30, 2004 ---------------------- - Fixes to address false events being reported to Manangement Module Event Log Version 1.24 - August 11, 2004 ---------------------- - Enhancements to error detection algorithm for processors Version 1.26 - December 13, 2004 ---------------------- - Fixed problem with Memory slot Litepath LED always on. Version 1.28 - February 17, 2005 ---------------------- - Fixed problem associated with CPU and BSE Thermal Threshold events being reported while operating in normal ranges. 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the BMC is as follows: 3.1 Boot to or insert the BMC firmware update diskette into drive 3.2 Recommended user copy LCREFLSH.BAT, FWPIAUPD.EXE, FRUSDR.EXE, BRMK24A.HEX and *.SDR file from BMC firmware diskette onto hard drive (optional, but highly recommended as flash times are considerably longer executing from floppy) 3.3 Type LCREFLSH.BAT. Hit 'Enter' Note: If there are problems, check the boot block jumper (J5G1). Must be on pins 1 & 2 3.10 Instructions for updating BMC if operational code becomes corrupted 3.11 Remove HS40 blade 3.11 Move switch BMC_Force_Update (S6H1, bit 5) to On. 3.12 If updating BMC boot code, ensure Write Protect jumper (J5G1) connects pins 1 & 2 3.13 Place HS40 blade in chassis. It will automatically power up and begin booting. Correct KVM and CD selection will automatically occur. 3.14 In DOS run FWPIAUPD 3.15 Remove HS40 blade 3.16 Move switch BMC_Force_Update back to Off 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 5.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 5.2 IBM Marketing Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/ 5.3 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. 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 6.1 IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 6.2 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation. IBM web site pages may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information which should be observed. 7.0 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 PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.