IBM Netfinity 8500R POST/BIOS Flash Diskette Version 1.00 Installation README File This README file contains the latest information about installing the IBM Netfinity 8500R POST/BIOS. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Updating IBM Netfinity 8500R POST/BIOS 2.0 Version Changes 3.0 Trademarks and Notices 1.0 Updating IBM Netfinity 8500R POST/BIOS ______________________________________________ The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 1. Insert the "IBM Netfinity 8500R POST/BIOS Flash Diskette" into drive A. 2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 8500R server. 3. The system will boot off of the diskette and present a window which allows you the option to flash various options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS". 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. 5. You will then be asked if you would like to save the current code to a diskette. If you select 'Y', you need to have a formatted diskette already available. 6. At this point, the image will be loaded from the diskette, and you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during POST and in Setup. If you select a choice other than English, the selected language will be merged into the image. There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu. 7. 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 diskette and hit enter to reboot the system. 2.0 Version Changes ____________________ Version Changes ------------------------------- ------------------------------- 1.00 First release - BIOS Revision 0. 3.0 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. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.