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Flash BIOS version 1.17 update diskette - IBM xSeries 346

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Version

1.17

Release Date

3 October 2007

Downloadable File

File link File size File description

ibm_fw_bios_kpe144a_anyos_i386.txt

5,099 README for the x346 Flash BIOS update

ibm_fw_bios_kpe144a_anyos_i386.chg

5,661 CHANGE HISTORY for the x346 Flash BIOS update

ibm_fw_bios_kpe144a_anyos_i386.img

1,474,560 x346 Flash BIOS update (diskette image)

kpe144a.img

1,474,560 Flash BIOS update (Use with Windows 7 and Windows 8)

ibm_fw_bios_kpe144a_anyos_i386.iso

2,097,152 x346 Flash BIOS update (CD-ROM image)

Abstract

Download the latest Flash BIOS Update Diskette for the IBM eServer xSeries 346

Download Description

New IBM xSeries firmware and device driver file naming convention
New firmware update file formats
Extracting and using .iso image files to create a CD-ROM disc

Severity: Suggested

Change history

Version 1.17 - Build ID KPE144A - September 10, 2007

  • Added support for DBS processors with hyperthreading disabled.

Version 1.16 - Build ID KPJT42A

  • Fixed Linux kernel install hang at reboot if a fiber channel card is present.
  • Fixed possible data corruption error in SMI handler. The primary symptom is Netware 6.5 losing PCI configuration information and failing to make network connections as a result. This failure generally has a very low probability of occurence but if experienced, causes PCI configuration errors that could exhibit almost any symptom.
  • If the user presses F12 during boot, but does not select a boot device from the subsequent menu, then a network boot will be attempted instead of the default boot sequence.

Version 1.15 - Build ID KPJT40A

  • Fixed memory map error that may cause SLES10 to fail installation with an NMI.
  • Adjusted memory timing values that may lead to reports of excessive single-bit errors.
  • Fixed problem that the BMC may lose serial connection after BMC reset.

Version 1.14 - Build ID KPJT39A

  • Fixed problem with some PCIE adapters that could cause NMIs
  • Corrected APCI table error when hyperthreading is disabled
  • Corrected 2 CPUs reported present when one dual-core CPU is installed

Version 1.13 - Build ID KPJT38A

  • Fixed problem extracting a diskette using the Windows and Linux flash update utilities
  • Fixed problems displaying adapter option ROM setup screens on a remote console
  • Enhanced validity checking on hard disk boot sectors

Version 1.12 - Build ID KPJT37C

  • Fixed shutdown problem on Red Hat Linux
  • Fixed remote graphics display issues on Linux
  • Reduced predictive failure alerts for memory
  • Updated Adaptec SCSI BIOS to coexist with SCSI adapters better

Version 1.11- Build ID KPJT36A

  • Add: Processor patch file support for CPU IDs F49 and F4A
  • Add: Dual core support for CPU ID F48
Version 1.10 - Build ID KPJT34A
  • Fixed ACPI hibernate resume hang when scheduled task is enabled to wake the system (RTC)
Version 1.09 - Build ID KPJT33A
  • Added support for add-in video adapter
  • Fixed ACPI issue on Linux that caused hyperthreading to disappear
  • Fixed intermittent Wake-On-LAN failure
  • Fixed Serial Over LAN display corruption
Version 1.07 - Build ID KPJT31A
  • Added Demand-Based-Switching for enabled processors.
  • Added ability to disable RSA II periodic SMI.
  • Updated PXE option rom to enable large packets.
  • Updated CPU microcode for CPU types F34, F41, and F43.
  • Fixed problem with some PCI cards in slot 3
  • Fixed performance problem under heavily loaded conditions.
  • Fixed problem with RSA II remote session during system Setup.
  • Fixed problem with USB mass storage devices.
  • Improved USB CD boot performance.
Version 1.05 - Build ID KPJT27C
  • Fixed CD boot problem
  • Enhanced save of BMC Serial Port setting
  • Fixed problems using Serial Over Lan and serial port sharing
Version 1.04 - Build ID KPJT26A
  • Added support for CPU type F43
  • Fixed PCI interrupt allocation problem with IRQ3. This problem could cause PCI device and serial port errors
  • Fixed hang after Diagnostics flash update under Windows
  • Fixed problem booting from CD when a USB floppy is attached
  • Properly report a CPU mismatch error
  • Properly report memory errors
  • Properly report cable disconnected conditions
  • Illuminate correct LED when PCI error occurs
  • Fixed case where Asset Tag Id might not appear in SMBIOS data
  • Additional support for BMC function
  • Corrected a misspelling
Version 1.03 - Build ID KPJT25A
  • Fixed BIOS SETUP functions
  • Additional support for BMC function

Version 1.02 - Build ID KPJT24A

  • Support for enhanced BMC function
  • LightPath diagnostics enhancements
  • Fixed BIOS SETUP functions
  • Updated Broadcom PXE ROM code

Version 1.01 - Build ID KPJT23B

  • Support for processor mixed stepping levels
  • Possible DIMM reporting error
  • Possible hangs during installation of Windows 2000 Server
  • Update PXE code
  • Some LightPath diagnostics enhancements
  • Fixed POST function keys
  • Possible POST hangs reading VPD data with Service Processor card installed.
  • Problems when adapter ROMs are disabled in setup
  • Updated firmware for CPU IDs F34 and F41
  • Updated ATI video BIOS
  • Updated Adaptec SCSI BIOS

Version 1.00 - Build ID KPJT22A

  • Initial release

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Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
14 October 2013

UID

ibm1MIGR-57074

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