IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 POST/BIOS Flash Disk Version 1.05, , Build ID: BWE117AUS Installation README File System Supported: 8843 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 eServer BladeCenter HS20 POST/BIOS. 1.2 Limitations - NA 1.3 Enhancements - NA 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - Upgrading to v1.04 is strongly recommended for all systems. 1.5 Dependencies 2.0 Change History V1.05 - July 28, 2005 - BUILDID:BWEO17AUS ---------------------------------------- - Support for Naconna G1 (CPUID 0x0F49) and Irwindale R0 (CPUID 0x0F4A) step. V1.04 - July 08, 2005 - BUILDID:BWE116AUS ---------------------------------------- - New planar LSI SCSI code : Fixes issues with infinite resynchronization cycle when background data scrubbing gets to the end of a disk (~90 days). - Fix for SLES 9 install issue with hypterthreading disabled. V1.03 - March 25, 2005 - BUILDID:BWE115AUS ---------------------------------------- - New Video BIOS for improved memory timings. - Latest PXE code for onboard Broadcom NICs - USB code update to stop all USB controllers correctly before handing off control to an ACPI OS. - USB code updates to improve handling of KVM switching during POST or other USB legacy environment. - Fix for inaccessible Media Tray devices after the KVM is switched away in POST or other USB legacy environment. - Fix to improve allocation of the memory required by PCI devices so that more memory is available as usable system memory with 4GB of physical memory installed. For OS kernels that can support PAE(Physical Address Extension) mode and the mode is enabled by the customer this is a non-issue. - Support for Windows and Linux Flash Utilities in 64 bit mode under EM64T aware OS. V1.02 - Jan 21, 2005 - BUILDID:BWE111AUS ---------------------------------------- -Support for Irwindale CPUs. -Fix for LSI utility menu not showing up correctly under SOL session. V1.01 - Nov 11, 2004 - BUILDID:BWE109BUS ---------------------------------------- -Fix for HCT issue with sharing General Purpose Events. -Support for additional CPUs. -Fix for a flash utility bug with programming scsi option rom. V1.00 - Oct 31st, 2004 - BUILDID:BWE108AUS ---------------------------------------- -Initial Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 POST/BIOS Flash Disk" into drive A. 3.2 Start up or restart your IBM eServer BladeCenter HS20 server. 3.3 The system will boot off of the disk and present a window which allows you the option to flash various 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 At this point, the image will be loaded from the disk, and you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during POST and in Setup. If you select a choice other than English, the selected language will be merged into the image. There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu. 3.8 After this completes the system will update the flash ROM with the new code. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the disk and hit return to reboot the system. 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. 5.1.1 Modify CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette to read: "SHELL=FLASH2.EXE /u /r" Or use FLASH2.EXE /u /r from your script. /u is for unattended mode /r is to specify reboot after flash is done ** reboot is recommended after flash. 5.1.2 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 digit 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-3P2QLY.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 Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation. 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