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       IBM xSeries 380 (8663) BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 1.2

                                
      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 BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 1.2 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 BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 1.0 or higher:
                  - 8683-1RX
                  - 8683-2RX
                                   
        1.3   Dependencies:

          - Determine the BIOS/FIRMWARE versions of your 
            server before trying to upgrade the BIOS and 
            Server management Firmware. 

          - Valid BIOS and Firmware combinations are listed in 
            the following table.
   
        BIOS# |  BMC Ver# | HSC Ver# | CBC Ver# | SDR Ver#
        ---------------------------------------------------
        B100  |  BMC 24	  | HSC 7    | CBC 02	| SDR 14 
        B99   |  BMC 24	  | HSC 7    | CBC 02	| SDR 14    
        B83   |  BMC 22	  | HSC 7    | CBC 02	| SDR 13

          - IMPORTANT: Recommend upgrading to at least 
                       BMC Rev 24 before using BIOS-99.
        


    2.0   Change History
    --------------------

         2.1   IBM xSeries 380 BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 1.2. 
                   
        Includes: BIOS-100, BMC-24, HSC-07, CBC-02, SDR-14

            Date	         : 098/26/2001 
            Stamp	         : 0109252309
            BIOS Version         : S460AC4A.86B.0100.B  
            Processor Supported  : C0

         PAL/SAL/EFI REVISIONS
            PAL Version		        : 6.6.25			
            MSL Reference SAL Code	: 6.0 RC9
            SAL Specification Rev       : 3.0
            MSL Reference EFI Code	: 12.38
            EFI Specification Rev       : 1.02
            FPSWA Driver Version	: 1.6
            S460AC4.RCV Version         : 9


        2.2   IBM xSeries 380 BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 1.1. 
                   
        Includes: BIOS-99, BMC-24, HSC-07, CBC-02, SDR-14

            Date	         : 08/30/2001 
            Stamp	         : 0108300108301658
            BIOS Version         : S460AC4A.86B.0099.B 
            Processor Supported  : C0

         PAL/SAL/EFI REVISIONS
            PAL Version		        : 6.6.25			
            MSL Reference SAL Code	: 6.0 RC9
            SAL Specification Rev       : 3.0
            MSL Reference EFI Code	: 12.38
            EFI Specification Rev       : 1.02
            FPSWA Driver Version	: 1.6
            S460AC4.RCV Version         : 9

       
       2.3   IBM xSeries 380 BIOS/FIRMWARE Version 1.0. 
                   
       Includes: BIOS-83, BMC-22, HSC-07, CBC-02, SDR-13 
            
            Date	         : 06/07/2001 
            Stamp	         : 0106060029
            BIOS Version         : S460AC4A.86B.0083.B 
            Processor Supported  : C0

         PAL/SAL/EFI REVISIONS
            PAL Version		        : 6.6.23			
            MSL Reference SAL Code	: 6.0 RC9
            SAL Specification Rev       : 3.0 (Minimally)
            MSL Reference EFI Code	: 12.36
            EFI Specification Rev       : 1.02
            FPSWA Driver Version	: 1.6
            S460AC4.RCV Version         : 9

                      
    3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
    -----------------------------------------

       3.1   Download and Media Creation. 
  
         1. To Build a CD.
           - Download the "iso" image of the IBM xSeries 380
             POST/FIRMWARE, from http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
           - Create a CD using instructions at following url: 
             from http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/MIGR-4NJNJB
             or other CD creation Applications.

        Note: To update the SDR records all files have to be on  
              Read/write media, so copy all files from CD to the Hard
              Drive or LS120, and do the install.   

         2. To Build an LS-120 Diskette.
           - Download the 'zip' file of the IBM xSeries 380
             POST/FIRMWARE, from http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
           - Expand the 'zip' files and copy all files to 
             the LS-120.  

                              
       3.2  The procedure to update the BIOS/FIRMWARE is as follows:

         1. Boot to EFI Shell 
           - Insert the LS-120 diskette or CD containing the 
             BIOS/FIRMWARE utilities.
           - 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:FF is CD
           - Type: fsx: (fsx:=fs0:, or fs1:, or fs2:) 
           - Type: load ipmi.efi (Load's ipmi driver)
                              
         2. To load BIOS 100,
            Type: iflash64 new_fw100.bin  /update

         3. Once it is done, power off the system.

         4. Then clear the CMOS according to the following procedure:
           - Wait for 8 seconds after power off.
           - Hold the reset button for 4 seconds. 
           - While holding the reset button, press the power button 
             and release both at the same time. 
         Note: This procedure does not clear the password.
           - You will get "NVRAM cleared by Jumper" message.
           - Enter CMOS setup and set the date and time to current 
             date and time if needed.
           - Save settings. System will automatically reboot to EFI.

       
    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
    ----------------------------

       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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       6.2   Note to Government Users
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