File Name: valiant_30_18_readme.html

PSOC firmware update utility for Valiant planar that supports WOODCREST, CLOVERTOWN, HARPERTWON, WOLFDALE

      Readme.txt   Version valiant_30_18.readme.html

System Valiant

       CONTENTS

       1.0   Overview

       2.0   Change History

       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

       4.0   Configuration Information

       5.0   Unattended Mode

       6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number

       7.0   Trademarks and Notices

       8.0   Disclaimer

1.0   Overview:
The PSOC on the valiant system can be updated from a DOS
bootable diskette. The diskette can be made using the EMT4 utility. The image
file is provided for the purpose.
The format of the image file for all the releases will be of the form:
valiant_xx_xx.img. The first “xx” is the base code version and the second “xx”
is the system code version. If any of the “xx” is greater than the previous
versions the system needs an update.

             Latest SIT version : valiant_30_18.img
Release Date : 09.18.2006

1.2 Limitations
This utility is provided to ease the flashing of the PSOC in the system instead of manually updating each system. The utility is supported as a self bootable disk. Not supported on linux, windows etc …

1.3 Enhancements
This version valiant_ 30_18 of the code adds support to the VTT_SEL line for future Harpertown, Wolfdale processors
and also incorporates new MSID[1:0] definitions for the new processors.

1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the

                   The system must be able to boot from a floppy.
This code must be updated on all SIT level planars.

2.0   Change History

This version valiant_ 30_18 of the code fixes issues related to incorrect FRU mappings
on the previous release. Also, tightens the power down sequence timings on AC Power Loss.

3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

3.1 Step by step instructions for this code update
1. download the valiant_xx_xx.img file from onestop shop
2. Use EMT4 utility to make a diskette
3. Place the diskette into the floppy drive
4. Power the system on and boot from this new floppy
5. You will see the following messages
a) Starting PC DOS
b) Detecting RAMDRIVE
c) Copying files to RAMDRIVE C: ( this will take couple of min. )
d) !!! USE THIS CODE FOR VALIANT ONLY !!!!!
e) Upgrading PSOC – Valiant Version xx-xx ( xx as applicable )
f) WARNING: AC power Cycle System after programming is
complete
g) Press any key to continue ……
6. Wait for 100 percent completion of the programming.
7. The system in most cases will go DC off
8. AC power cycle the box.
9. PSOC code update is COMPLETE !!!!!!!!!!!

4.0 Contact Information:
Srinivas Cheemalapati
sriniva@us.ibm.com
office:919-486-0606
t/l : 526 0606

5.0   Trademarks and Notices

EMT4 is a utility for making a diskette.

6.0   Disclaimer

For Internal IBM TEST use Only specifically for Valiant SIT level systems.