IBM eserver xSeries 205/Intellistation E Pro Flash Update
                        Version 1.50 - Build JPE150A
                          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 eserver xSeries 205 POST/BIOS 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

            BIOS Version 1.50 - Build JPE150A
                - Based from JPE148AUS
                - Fixed RSA Netware driver issue where the Raptor driver 
                  fails to load.

            BIOS Version 1.49 - Build JPE149A
                - Based from JPE148AUS
                - Fixed restart automatically from S1 and S4,
                  with a USB 2.0 Mass Storage Drive attached

            BIOS Version 1.48 - Build JPE148A
                - Based from JPE147AUS
                - Added new CPU ucode

            BIOS Version 1.47 - Build JPE147A
                - Based from JPE146AUS
                - Corrected CMOS data
                 
            BIOS Version 1.46 - Build JPE146A
                - Based from JPE145AUS
                - "Retry Boot Sequence" changes
                - Modify I2C code for 57h condition
                - Move onboard PXE to DE000h  
                - Update onboard Broadcom PXE BIOS to v6.2.2   
                - Alternate boot sequence & WOL changes	

            BIOS Version 1.45 - Build JPE145A
                - Added support for Serial Text Redirection at 115200 BPS
                - Fixed issue of system may not prompt user to save
                  settings when exiting Setup with Remote Supervisor II
                  installed
                - Removed support for ASF fan alerts 
                - Fixed issue of Floppy Disk Drive does not report 'None'
                  in Setup when FDD is removed
                - Update Intel CPU microcode to latest level

            BIOS Version 1.44 - Build JPE144A
                - Added support for Serial Text Redirection
                - Fixed issue of keyboard is always reported as present when USB 
                  keyboard legacy support is enabled
                - Fixed issue of system with Remote Supervisor Adapter installed may 
                  hang during boot after a power failure

            BIOS Version 1.43 - Build JPE143A
                - Add support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II

            BIOS Version 1.39 - Build JPE139A
                - Add support for latest Intel processors
                - Fixed issue of system may not boot when ServeRAID
                  card is installed
                - Fixed issue of incorrect hard disk may be stored
                  in BIOS Setup if settings are saved multiple times

            BIOS Version 1.36 - Build JPE136A
                - Fixed issue of Remote Supervisor Adapter is unable
                  to boot a floppy diskette with the EMM386 image
                - Fixed issue of 00012000 message is logged when a 
                  ServRaid card is inserted in PCI slot 1
                - Add support for latest Intel processors
                - Fixed issue of Intel D/120JCT-LS causes system hang

            BIOS Version 1.35 - Build JPE135A
                - Add support for latest Intel processors
                - Add support for USB CD-ROM and floppy booting

            BIOS Version 1.34 - Build JPE134A
                - Fixed intermittent LAN disconnect issue when using OS/2
                - Fixed intermittent issue where System Card Data may be
                  missing from BIOS Setup when Remote Supervisor Adapter is
                  installed.

            BIOS Version 1.33 - Build JPE133A
                - Improve fan speed control algorithm to reduce fan noise
                  during system boot
                - Fixed issue where POST error 289 (DIMM Disabled) was not
                  logged in POST error log
                - Modified POST message 19990650 (AC Power Has Been Restored)
                  behavior to allow message to be logged without halting the
                  system when 'Boot on POST/BIOS Error' is set to 'Disabled'
                - Support latest Intel processors

            BIOS Version 1.32 - Build JPE132A
                - Fixed issue where Windows 2000/XP may hang during shutdown
                  when a serial device is attached
                - Fixed COM2 high pulse issue when booting Windows 2000/XP
                - Added support for latest Intel processors
                - Modified soft shutdown temperature to avoid unexpected
                  shutdown when 3.06 GHz processor is installed

            BIOS Version 1.31 - Build JPE131A 
                - Resolve IDE interrupt issue when resuming from S3 
                - Fixed issue of remote video in Linux via Remote Supervisor 
                  Adapter may not function properly
                - Fixed COM2 issue during POST
                - Added support for HyperThreading

            BIOS Version 1.27 - Build JPE127A
                - Fixed issue of Windows XP with SP1 cannot resume from S3
                - Added support for latest Intel processors
                - Fixed issue of disabling Audio causes POST error
                - Fixed issue of Memory DIMM LED remains illuminated
                  after memory is reset
                - Fixed issue of Remote Supervisor Adapter may reset while 
                  performing remote session via Telnet/ANSI
                - Added support for latest Intel processors 

            BIOS Version 1.23 - Build JPE123A
                - Fixed issue of POST errors displayed erroneously when 
                  Remote Supervisor Adapter is inserted
                - Fixed remote login issue when Remote Supervisor Adapter 
                  is inserted and password failure occurs

            BIOS Version 1.22 - Build JPE122A
                - Solved issue of extraneous ASF alerts during POST
                - Solved issue of local keyboard is locked after Remote 
                  Supervisor Adapter remote session
                - Solved issue of remote keyboard is not fully functional 
                  with Remote Supervisor Adapter
                - Added setup item to enable DIMMs after memory error
                - Fixed Boot Block recovery issue

            BIOS Version 1.19 - Build JPE119A
                - Initial BIOS release



        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

              The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows:

              3.1  Insert the "IBM eserver xSeries 205/Intellistation E Pro POST/BIOS
                   Flash Diskette" into drive A.

              3.2  Start up or restart your IBM system.

              3.3  The system will boot off of the diskette.

              3.4  You will then be asked if you would like to save the current
                   code to a diskette.  If you select 'Y', you need to name
                   the file to be saved. The file will be saved on the diskette.
                   If you select 'N', the utility will continue to the next step.

              3.5  At this point, you will be asked if you would like to continue the
                   POST/BIOS flash update. If you select 'Y', the system will update
                   the flash ROM with the new code.  When this is complete the
                   system will automatically restart.
	
	      3.6  On the first system boot, after updating the BIOS, select the Setup Utility 
		   with the F1 key; then, select the "Load Optimized Defaults" option.
		   Select the "Save & Exit Setup" option, and, finally, accept the displayed "Y"
		   option under "Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N) ? Select Y.  


       4.0  Configuration Information

       5.0  Unattended Mode

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                    5.1.1  Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT on the Flash Diskette to read:
                          "FLASH2.EXE /i:(filename) /u /r" where 'filename' may
                          resemble 'flashfil.fls'
                    5.1.2  Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive A:


       6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number

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

              6.2   IBM Marketing Netfinity Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/netfinity

              6.3   IBM Marketing Intellistation Web Site:
                     http://www.pc.ibm.com/intellistation

              6.4   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

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       8.0  Disclaimer