Flash update version 11.00 (Windows update package) - IBM eServer xSeries 230, 340, Netfinity 4500R, 5100

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Version 11.00

• Changed NCU.EXE utility to CMOSUTIL.EXE in order to save and restore NVRAM settings stored inside the ASM processor. This includes, but not limited to, PCI interrupt settings

Version 10.00

• Fixed hang condition within setup when the German version of BIOS is loaded
• Fixed random hang condition upon entering the system partition
• Allowed flashing all languages from the command line
• Added "Boot on POST Error" option
• Sent complete CPU and memory configuration to the ASM processor
• Added type 11 DMI entries for the ROM diagnostics build id and ASMA build id

Version 9.00

• Fixed hang condition when booting a non-emulation CD

Version 8.00

• This BIOS update addresses Intel Errata G85 and E76. This Errata effects 933MHZ / 1GHZ 'B' Stepping Level Pentium III processors,only. (that is, A and C Stepping
  Levels are okay, as well as B levels at speeds lower than 933MHZ.). This BIOS includes a patch from Intel which Intel believes prevents a potential data error problem. Although Intel states that the problem can only occur under certain limited temperature and voltage conditions, IBM strongly recommends updating your BIOS immediately.
• Fixed a problem with certain floppy emulation types of CDs
• Allowed for booting a CD when the CD-ROM drive is the secondary device
• Added function so that the BIOS returns from the Int 18H properly
• Corrected booting a system partition that was bootable but not visible
• Allowed remote POST to work with all operating systems

Version 7.00

• This BIOS fixes a problem with PCI adapters running out of resources
  during POST.
• Add changes to support the new revision of the South Bridge.

Version 6.00

• Modified B0 stepping level patch application.
• Fixed CTRL-ALT-DEL problem with IBM Space Saver Keyboard.
• Allow PS/2 mouse and keyboard to be present with a USB
  mouse and keyboard.
• Allows mixing same speed B0 and C0 processors.

Version 5.00

• Corrected System Partition hang condition.
• Modified memory controller init routine.
• Correct DMI to name the processor correctly.
• Restored the ability to enable or disable the visibility of the processor
  serial number through the setup program.
• Modified the way the CPU speed is calculated.
• Clear the upper half of ESP and EBP prior to calling INT 19h handler.
• Add option to disable delayed PCI to ISA reads.

Version 4.00

• Correct type 16 DMI structure
• Add new Service Processor command for new processor speeds.
• Fixed problem with unattended saves of the current BIOS
• Allowed serial ports to work under non-ACPI Windows 2000
• Fixed an ACPI sleep state hang condition.
• Fixed remote POST with the IBM Etherjet 10/100 PCI
  Management Adapter.
• Adding support for C0 stepping level processors.
• Allow the user to not rehook INT 19h, letting an adapter
  take control of the boot sequence.

Version 3.00

• Adding support for B0 stepping level processors.

Version 2.00

• Adding support for B0 stepping level processors.
• Correct DMI structures

Version 1.00

• Initial release