IBM eserver xSeries 3550 PSOC Reset Controller Firmware Update
System Model 7978



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CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Installation and setup instructions
3.0  Configuration information 
4.0  Web information and support phone Number
5.0  Notices and trademarks
6.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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        1.1     This will update the x3550 PSOC firmware only.
                It will not affect any device drivers.  
        
        1.2     Limitations

                This PSOC update is meant for the x3550 only.  PSOC updates
                for other models are available in seperate downloads.

        1.3     Dependencies:

                - System BMC is required to be functional to support the PSOC programming.



2.0  Installion and setup instructions
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       This utility will update the x3550 PSOC firmware under DOS.
       It requires the machine have a functioning BMC in order for
       the update to complete successfully.

       2.1   Performing this code update
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             - Using a USB floppy drive, build and boot the x3550 PSOC
               firmware update disk.
               
             - When asked, press any key to continue and proceed with the firmware update.

             - After completion, the machine will power down automatically.
               At this point, remove and then re-apply AC power to the machine.

             - The update is now complete.
             

3.0     Configuration information
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4.0     Web information and support phone number
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        4.1     IBM Support Web Site:
                http://www.ibm.com/support/.
       		
     		For a list of supported operating systems on legacy (non-shipping) 
     		controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

		You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM
           	reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. See
           	http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers, or in the U.S.
            	and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

            	In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
            	7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
            	from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.


        4.2     IBM eserver xSeries Web Site:
                http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

        4.3     If you have any questions about this update, or problems applying the update, 
		go to the following Help Center World Telephone Numbers and URL:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.


5.0.    Notices and trademarks 
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        5.1     The following terms are trademarks of the IBM 
                Corporation in the United States, or other countries
                or both:
                            * IBM

                Other company, product, and service names may be
                trademarks or service marks of others.

6.0.    Disclaimer
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