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Incorrect current BIOS level DEVEL3WL shown in flash utility - IBM IntelliStation A Pro (Type 6224)

Troubleshooting


Problem

When flashing BIOS from a level before 27A on an IBM IntelliStation A Pro, the following information will be shown in the flash utility, incorrectly identifying the current BIOS level: Current BIOS:DEVEL3WL

Resolving The Problem

Source

RETAIN tip: H182276

Symptoms

When flashing BIOS from a level before 27A on an IBM IntelliStation A Pro, the following information will be shown in the flash utility, incorrectly identifying the current BIOS level: Current BIOS:DEVEL3WL

Affected configurations
  • The system may be any model of the IBM IntelliStation A Pro, type 6224.
  • The BIOS level affected is PNJT26CUS.
  • The behavior will be corrected in a future release of BIOS. The target date for the release is scheduled for August, 2004.
Workaround
  • Ignore the displayed "Current BIOS" level, and enter Y to continue with the update.
  • The user loses the ability to prevent backflashing.
Additional information
  • DEVEL3WL was incorrectly listed as the BIOS level in the BIOS binary file.
  • The flash utility in PNJT26CUS was the first to look at the BIOS level in the BIOS binary file.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

IntelliStation Pro:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-56270