
                          IBM eserver xSeries 455 SAL/EFI
                           Version 1.01 Build ID:OYKT18A
                             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   Installation and Setup for Remote Flash
       7.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
       8.0   Trademarks and Notices
       

       1.0   Overview

              1.1  This README file contains the latest information about
                   installing the IBM xSeries 455 system abstraction
                   layer/extensible firmware interface (SAL/EFI) code.

              
        2.0   Change History

              v1.01 - Maintenance release

                      Inprove Configuration/Setup usability for multinode systems
                      Synchronize service processor time across a multinode system
                      Fix a problem with RXE-100 Expansion Unit configuration
                      Add logging of RXE-100 cable pulles to System Error Log
                      Forced local VGA console to be permanently active in EFI
                      Correct a problem where some single-bit memory error were not logged
                      Correct a problem with reporting memory VRM failures during POST
                      Add miscellaneous performance improvements
                      Correct minor typographical errors

              V1.00 - Initial release

        3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions for flash utility

              The procedure to update the EFI/SAL is as follows:

              3.1  Start the x455 server to the EFI shell.

              3.2  Change the working directory to where you have the 
                   firmware.

              3.3  Execute the Flash Utility by typing 
                   "Flash" at the command line.

              3.4  A window which allows you the option to flash various
                   options will appear.  Choose "1 - Update EFI/SAL".

              3.5  The current system EFI/SAL supports the Serial Number
                   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  The current system EFI/SAL supports the Machine Type
                   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.

              3.7  The current system EFI/SAL 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.

              3.8  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.
                   If this fails, make sure you're not executing from a CD-ROM, 
                   or if flash program is from the boot menu, then make sure
                   some sort of writable media is attached to the system. 

              3.9  The image will be loaded from the disk.

              3.10 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. The
                   system will reboot, unless the /u (unattended) option is
                   used without the /r (reboot) option.                 

       4.0  Configuration Information
                   
       5.0  Unattended Mode

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                   5.1.1  Execute the Flash utility on the command line by typing
                          "Flash /u"

       6.0  Installation and Setup for Remote Flash

              The procedure to update the SAL/EFI remotely is as follows:

              6.1  Using a web browser, log in to the Remote Supervisor
                   Adapter (RSA) of the server you want to update.  You must
                   log in with a user ID that has read/write privileges.

              6.2  In the Tasks section of the blue navigation frame, click
                   Transfer Files.

              6.3  In the Update Firmware section of the page that opens,
                   click Browse.

              6.4  Navigate to the .PKT file in the same directory as this
                   readme. Select the file and then click Open.

              6.5  Click Update.

                   A progress indicator will be displayed as the update
                   file is transferred to temporary storage on the RSA for
                   initial processing.

                     ATTENTION:  To avoid permanent damage to your server, do
                     not manually power off or restart the server during an
                     update unless specifically asked to do so in these
                     instructions or by the web interface.  If the server is
                     already powered on, it will automatically be restarted
                     by the RSA as part of the update process.  If the server
                     currently is powered off, it will automatically be
                     powered on.

              6.6  When the Confirm Firmware Update page is displayed,
                   verify that the update file type is "Firmware" and
                   then click Continue.  If a different update type is
                   shown, click Cancel and make sure that you downloaded
                   the correct file in step 1 and selected the correct file
                   in step 5.

                   A progress indicator will be displayed as the firmware
                   is flashed. The system may need to reboot.

              6.7  Wait for the browser to display a completion message
                   after the update has finished.
                         
       7.0     Web Sites and Support Phone Number

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

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

              7.3   If you have any questions about this update, go to:
                    http://www.pc.ibm.com/planetwide/


    8.0  Trademarks and Notices

       
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