IBM Intellistation M Pro Flash Update Diskette Version 1.28 - Build M6E128A Installation README File CONTENTS ________ 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 Intellistation M Pro 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 1.28 - Build M6E128A - Correct Default CMOS Settings BIOS Version 1.26 - Build M6E126A - Added Setup option for Delayed Transaction Discard Timer to be used by advanced users for changing DMA performance with some PCI cards BIOS Version 1.25 - Build M6E125A - Fixed issue of system running OS/2 may hang when resuming from Standby (S3) BIOS Version 1.24 - Build M6E124A - Fixed issue where system may try to boot from Hard Disk 1 after a loading default settings and saving settings multiple times - Improved memory allocation algorithm to allow more O/S usable memory when system has 4GB of installed memory - Add support for latest Intel processors BIOS Version 1.20 - Build M6E120A - Fixed issue of no video when system is configured with 4 GB memory, 1394, SCSI and one PCI add-in card when all onboard PCI devices are enabled. - Add support for latest Intel processors BIOS Version 1.19 - Build M6E119A - Improve fan speed control algorithm to reduce system noise level while booting - Update Broadcom PXE firmware to v3.1.15 - Add detection for DVD multi-burner and DVD combo drives - Solve PC Doctor memory test failure when more than 2 GB of memory is installed BIOS Version 1.17 - Build M6E117A - Initial BIOS release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Insert the "IBM 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 Default Settings" 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:flashfil.fls /u /r", where flashfil.fls is the name of the new BIOS binary file 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 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. 8.0 Disclaimer