Flash BIOS update (DOS update package) - Netfinity 7000 M10

Download Description

Severity:Suggested

Version 1.05

• Added setup item to disable/enable the Intel Processor Serial Number
• Added newest Intel CPU Firmware Patches for Tanner B0/C0 Processors
• Added support for PXE device ROM boot and IPL boot recovery via INT 18
• ACPI updates for release level Windows 2000

Version 1.04

• Fix for 550 MHz CP:37 Post Hang
• Updated ACPI for Windows 2000
• Fix for problem with USB and Windows 2000
• Updated DMI code to support 550 Mhz processors

Version 1.03

• Fix for 500 MHz/2MB Pentium III Xeon Processor post hang
• Added support 550 MHz and C0 Stepping Pentium III Xeon Processors
• Fix for remote flashing BIOS via the service processor over ethernet and RS-485

Version 1.02

• Added support for 500 MHz processor
• Added support for 450 MHz processor

Version 1.01

• Added Display and log Processor not functioning message
• Fixed problem with PCI Hot Add adapter when system has 4GBytes of memory
• Updated ACPI code for ACPI Operating Systems
• Added interrupts 3, 5 and 15 to PIC mode
• Changed L2 cache latency settings to improve performance

Version 1.00

• First release

NOTE: Please refer to the readme.txt file on the diskette for additional installation instructions.

1. Insert the "Flash BIOS update diskette" into drive A.
2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 7000 M10 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 return to reboot the system.