********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID 7t Firmware Update * * README.TXT * * Version 4.10 * ********************************************************************* CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change history 3.0 Installation and setup instructions 3.1 Updating the BIOS and firmware 4.0 Troubleshooting tips 5.0 Web Site and Support Phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ NOTE: This README provides information needed to update the firmware on an IBM ServeRAID-7t SATA controller, Follow each step in this README to ensure that your ServeRAID controllers have the latest software levels. The ServeRAID 7t 4.10 release of code contains the following levels of firmware: o Firmware level 4.10 for the ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller Creating logical drives, prior to installing the ServeRAID Manager program, requires the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. This CD comes with your ServeRAID controller or you can download an ISO image from the IBM Support Web site. Refer to the documentation that comes with your CD-ROM writer for details on how to create a CD from an ISO image. If a CD writer is not available and the CD is lost, defective, or destroyed, contact the IBM HelpCenter for a replacement "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. 2.0 Change History __________________ 2.1 ServeRAID 7t FW Family 4.10 __________________________________ o Fixed a problem with installing Linux 2.6 kernels (RHEL4 or SLES9). Linux installation would hang at random times while copying files. 3.0 Installation and setup instructions ________________________________________ NOTE: If your operating system is already installed on a ServeRAID controller, update the ServeRAID device driver before updating the BIOS and firmware. Refer to the IBM ServeRAID Device Driver Installation Instructions (DEVDRV.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. 3.1 Updating the BIOS and firmware ___________________________________ NOTES: 1. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD into the CD-ROM drive or insert the "IBM ServeRAID BIOS and Firmware Update (1 of 5)" diskette into the diskette drive; then, turn on the server. NOTE: When starting the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD in startable (bootable) CD mode, the ServeRAID ROM Update Wizard might hang if the ServeRAID BIOS level is 3.50 or earlier. To prevent this potential problem, update the ServeRAID BIOS and firmware with the "IBM ServeRAID BIOS and Firmware Update (1 of 5)" diskette. 2. Wait for the IBM ServeRAID ROM Update Wizard to start and follow the instructions on the screen. 4.0 Troubleshooting tips ________________________ o You cannot create a RAID volume using the ACU BIOS configuration ulility program for the ServeRAID-7t SATA controller. Use the ServeRAID Manager program, either in desktop or startable-CD mode, to create RAID volumes for the ServeRAID-7t. o If you start a server with the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the CD-ROM drive, the following warning message might display: You passed an undefined mode number. Press to see video modes available, to continue or wait 30 secs Press the Space bar to continue starting the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. Then, the following message displays and the CD starts: Uncompressing Linux... Ok, booting the kernel. o If you start a server with the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the CD-ROM drive and a "boot:" prompt appears, then one of following might be preventing the CD from starting: o The Caps Lock or Scroll Lock is set. o The Shift or Alt keys are held. Press at the boot prompt to continue starting the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. o If you start a server with the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the CD-ROM drive, and you are unable to eject the CD after exiting the ServeRAID Manager, do the following: 1. Power down the server. 2. Power the server back on. 3. Press the eject button on the CD-ROM. o On a Netfinity server, if your operating system fails to start three times consecutively, the system BIOS will turn off the processor cache. When this happens the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD behaves unexpectedly. To correct this problem, enter the system BIOS and re-enable the processor cache (or load the default settings). Refer to your system documentation for instructions on entering the system BIOS. o The Caps Lock key is disabled when using the ServeRAID Manager program in startable-CD (bootable-CD) mode. 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number _______________________________________ o You can download new and updated files for the IBM ServeRAID and Clustering products from the IBM Support Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ o For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM Server Proven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/controllers/matrix.html For supported operating systems on legacy (non-shipping) controllers, see: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/machines/index.html o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access to extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty period, you may call the IBM Personal Computer HelpCenter (1-800-772-2227 in the U.S.) for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the IBM hardware warranty. 6.0 Trademarks and Notices ___________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Active PCI OS/2 Warp HelpCenter PC Server IBM Predictive Failure Analysis Netfinity ServeRAID Netfinity Manager ServerGuide OS/2 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries and is licensed exclusively through The Open Group. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 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. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation.