IBM System x3800/x3850/x3950/x3950E

POST/BIOS Flash Disk

Installation README File

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* System Name Mapping *
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* x366 system name is now x3850 *
* x260 system name is now x3800 *
* x460 system name is now x3950 *
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[ SERVICE USE RETAIN #H186179 for x3850 ]

[ SERVICE USE RETAIN #H186180 for x3800 ]
[ SERVICE USE RETAIN #H186181 for x3950 ]
[ SERVICE USE RETAIN #H186182 for x3950E]

CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
3.0 Configuration Information
4.0 Unattended Mode
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
6.0 Trademarks and Notices
7.0 Disclaimer

1.0 Overview

1.1 This README file contains the latest information about

installing the POST/BIOS.

1.2 Limitations: N/A

1.3 Enhancements: N/A

1.4 Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:

* See the Change History document for additional

information
on dependencies, prerequisites, and recommendations.

1.5 Dependencies:

* See the Change History document for additional

information
on dependencies, prerequisites, and recommendations.

2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions

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

2.1 Insert the "POST/BIOS Flash Disk" into drive A.

2.2 Start up or restart your system.

 2.3 The system will boot from the disk and present a
menu which allows you to choose from various update
options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS".

2.4 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.

***Note, in a multi-chassis configuration, the primary node

chassis backup ROM location is the only one which will be
backed up. To backup secondary node's BIOS, please boot the
secondary node(s) in standalone mode and update each backup
BIOS individually.

2.5 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.

2.6 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.

2.7 You will then have a final opportunity to proceed with the
Flash update or exit the utility. If you proceed, the
utility will update the Flash ROM with the new code. When
this is complete you will be prompted to remove the
diskette
and press Enter to reboot the system.

3.0 Configuration Information

4.0 Unattended Mode

4.1 Steps for unattended mode.

4.1.1 Modify CONFIG.SYS on the Flash Diskette to read:

"SHELL=FLASH2.EXE /u /r [*** SEE NOTE BELOW ***] "

*** Note: An optional parameter of "/a:<number>"

can be added to allow for storing a system
asset tag number where "<number>" is replaced
with up to a 32 digit string.

4.1.2 Reboot the system with the Flash Diskette in Drive

A:

5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number

5.1 IBM Support Web Site:

http://www.ibm.com/support

6.0 Trademarks and Notices

6.1 IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of

 International Business Machines Corporation.

6.2 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication

or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with
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be observed.

7.0 Disclaimer

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