Netfinity3500 - SCO OpenServer install requires BIOS Flash

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Netfinity3500 - SCO OpenServer install requires BIOS Flash

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SYMPTOM:
The system hangs with the following displayed:



     " F eiadinit

       NOTICE: k_trap - Unexpected NMI in system mode! "

This occurs during the installation of SCO OpenServer 5.04 at the "Hardware Configuration" screen immediately after
the boot kernal has loaded into memory (ie: at the very beginning of the installation).

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:

- The system is a Netfinity 3500 Type 8644 model 10U, 10X, 20U, 20X, 21U, 21X, 30U, 30X being configured with SCO Open
Server 5.04

- The system is at BIOS level 25A

- The system hardware is properly configured.

FIX:

1- Download the "Netfinity 3500 BIOS flash update diskette version 1.29 (revision 29) from the IBM Website at the following URL:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/files.html

- Select "Search"
- Type "3500 BIOS" in the keywords box
- Select "Search"
- Select "Netfinity 3500 BIOS flash update diskette version 1.29 (revision29)" to download.

The file is a self-extracting executable file that will create a diskette. Be sure to label the diskette and indicate BIOS level 29A.

2- Place the BIOS flash update diskette in the diskette drive, then power up the system.

3- Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the BIOS Flash.
--DO NOT INTERRUPT THE SYSTEM DURING THE FLASH PROCEDURE--

4- After the BIOS flash update is complete, remove the diskette, and then press enter to reboot the system.

5- Install the SCO Open Server 5.04 Network Operating System.

SCO is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
OpenServer is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8644, PSY2BIOS, BIOS 29A, SCO, PSY2HANG, HANG, TRAP, K_TRAP, UNCLASSIFIED, BIOS 25A, FLASH, UPDATED

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T8644, PSY2BIOS, BIOS 29A, SCO, PSY2HANG, HANG, TRAP, K_TRAP, UNCLASSIFIED, BIOS 25A, FLASH, UPDATED

Hint Category

Retain

Date Created

26-03-98

Last Updated

29-04-98

Revision Date

24-04-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 3500

Machine Type

8644

Model

10U; 10X; 20U; 20X; 21U; 21X; 30U; 30X

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163080

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A, Owning B.U.: USA, Date last altered: A98/04/10

	Search Keywords	PSY2, D/T8644, PSY2BIOS, BIOS 29A, SCO, PSY2HANG, HANG, TRAP, K_TRAP, UNCLASSIFIED, BIOS 25A, FLASH, UPDATED
	Hint Category	Retain
	Date Created	26-03-98
	Last Updated	29-04-98
	Revision Date	24-04-99
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 3500
	Machine Type	8644
	Model	10U; 10X; 20U; 20X; 21U; 21X; 30U; 30X
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	H163080
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes	USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A, Owning B.U.: USA, Date last altered: A98/04/10