File Name: README.TXT

       IBM xSeries 380 (8663) SDR version-13 update 

                                
      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: 
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       1.1   About this code
                  
             These files contain SDR Version-13 code
             which supports the following Machine Type/Models 
             of IBM xSeries 380:
                   - 8683-1RX
                   - 8683-2RX                    

       1.2   Level of recommendations and prerequisites for the
             update:

         - The following Machine Type/Models of IBM xSeries 380
           require SDR Version-13 or higher:
                  - 8683-1RX
                  - 8683-2RX
                                   
       1.3   Dependencies:

          - Determine the SDR version of your server. 

    2.0   Change History
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       2.1   IBM xSeries 380 SDR Version-13. 
                   
         -  Ship Support BIOS/FIRMWARE release for 
            IBM xSeries 380
       Includes: BIOS-83, BMC-22, HSC-07, CBC-02, SDR-13 
                
    3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
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       3.1. Running Utility from an LS-120 Diskette.
           - Download the files of the IBM xSeries 380 SDR Version-13 
             from http://www.pc.ibm.com/support to Local Hard Drive.
           - Unzip the files  
           - Copy the files to the LS-120. 
               
       3.2. Copy Utility to Hard Drive using 1.44 floppy's (If only 1.44 floppy available)
           - Download the files of the IBM xSeries 380 SDR Version-13 
             from http://www.pc.ibm.com/support to Local Hard Drive.
           - Unzip the files.  
           - Copy frusdr.efi to Disk-1. 
           - Copy remaining files to Disk-2.
               - Copy 1.44 floppy's to Hard Drive. 
                - Bring server up to EFI shell.
                - Insert Disk-1  issue "cp fs0:*.* fs1:\sdr13                  
                - Insert Disk-2  issue "cp fs0:*.* fs1:\sdr13              
                              
       3.2  The procedure to check SDR Version is as follows:

         1. Boot to EFI Shell 
           - Insert the LS-120 diskette or go to Hard Drive Directory SDR13. 
           - Type: map -r  (Map's available devices)
             (find the file system (fsx:) defined to the specific 
              media being used) 
               Device:00 is LS-120,   Device:80 or 81 is Hard Drive
           - Type: fsx: (fsx:=fs0:, or fs1:, or fs2:) 
           - if runing from Hard Drive Type: cd sdr13
           - Type: frusdr -d sdr
          Note: SDR version will be displayed on the Right side of the last record.
           if SDR version is at 13 or higher do not update:   

       3.2  The procedure to update to SDR Version-13 is as follows:

         1. Boot to EFI Shell 
           - Insert the LS-120 diskette or go to Hard Drive Directory SDR13. 
           - Type: map -r  (Map's available devices)
             (find the file system (fsx:) defined to the specific 
              media being used) 
               Device:00 is LS-120,   Device:80 or 81 is Hard Drive
           - Type: fsx: (fsx:=fs0:, or fs1:, or fs2:) 
           - if running from Hard Drive Type: cd sdr13
           - Type: frusdr -cfg sdrcfg07.cfg 
           - To update the SDR records, select 1 - Load the SDR records
                         
    4.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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       4.1   IBM Support Web Site:
             http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

       4.2   IBM Marketing eserver Web Site:
             http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

       4.3   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.
	     
    5.0   Trademarks and Notices
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       5.1   IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
             Machines Corporation.

       5.2   Intel is a registered trademark and Itanium is a 
             registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

       5.3   Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows NT, 
             Windows, are trademarks of Microsoft.

       5.4   Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of
             Novell. Inc.

       5.5   SCO, SCO UNIX, Open Desktop, Open Server are registered 
             trademarks of Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.

       5.6   All other trademarks are the properties of their
             respective owners.

    6.0   Disclaimer
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             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 
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       6.2   Note to Government Users
             Include the following note after the disclaimer 
             paragraph.

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