Netfinity 5000 - Flash BIOS update diskettes version 1.06

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Netfinity 5000 - Flash BIOS update diskettes version 1.06

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P/N
00N8678 00N8679

Description
00N8678 IBM Netfinity 5000 Flash BIOS Update Diskette (Level 9) version 1.06
00N8679 IBM Netfinity 5000 Flash BIOS Remote Update Diskette (For use with Netfinity Manager) (Level 9) version 1.06

P/N
00N8678 00N8679

Name & Size (bytes)
00n8616.exe : 551323
00n8616.txt : 3452
00n8617.exe : 373080
00n8617.txt : 2544

WWW URL(s)
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/00n8678.exe
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/00n8678.txt
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/00n8679.exe
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/00n8679.txt

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From the Archive Database -
LN V3 - IBM PC Service Information Archive Database - CD1 1997
LN V4 - IBM PC Service Information Archive Database - CD1a 1997
- : or as indicated below:-

Disk Release Date:

10-05-99

Disk Version/Release:

1.04

Additional Information:

Netfinity 5000 Flash BIOS update version 1.06 (BIOS level 9) provides:
1. A new patch file for C0 step Pentium III
2. A fix for the VPD save problem

The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows:
1. Insert the IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS Flash Diskette into drive A.

2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 5000 server.

3. The system will boot off of the diskette and present a window which allows you the option to flash various
options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS".

4. You will then be asked if you would like to save the current code to a diskette. If you select 'Y', you need to have a formatted diskette already available.

5. At this point, the image will be loaded from the diskette, and you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during POST and in Setup. If you select a choice other than English, the selected language will be merged into the image. There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu.

6. After this completes the system will update the flash ROM with the new code. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the diskette and hit return to reboot the system.

To link to the System Service Package for the Netfinity 5000, click here

Search Keywords

Disk Category

BIOS

Date Created

20-10-98

Last Updated

02-04-99

Revision Date

24-05-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 5000

Machine Type

8659

Model

All

TypeModel

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Disk Release Date:	10-05-99
Disk Version/Release:	1.04
Additional Information:	Netfinity 5000 Flash BIOS update version 1.06 (BIOS level 9) provides: 1. A new patch file for C0 step Pentium III 2. A fix for the VPD save problem The procedure to update the POST/BIOS is as follows: 1. Insert the IBM Netfinity 5000 POST/BIOS Flash Diskette into drive A. 2. Start up or restart your IBM Netfinity 5000 server. 3. The system will boot off of the diskette and present a window which allows you the option to flash various options. Choose "1 - Update POST/BIOS". 4. You will then be asked if you would like to save the current code to a diskette. If you select 'Y', you need to have a formatted diskette already available. 5. At this point, the image will be loaded from the diskette, and you will be asked to choose which language you wish to use during POST and in Setup. If you select a choice other than English, the selected language will be merged into the image. There is also an option to Quit the flash update on this menu. 6. After this completes the system will update the flash ROM with the new code. When this is complete you will be prompted to remove the diskette and hit return to reboot the system. To link to the System Service Package for the Netfinity 5000, click here

	Search Keywords
	Disk Category	BIOS
	Date Created	20-10-98
	Last Updated	02-04-99
	Revision Date	24-05-2000
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 5000
	Machine Type	8659
	Model	All
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes