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IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Type 6898) - POST error with 333 MHz processor

Applicable to: EMEA

SYMPTOM:
6898 models with 333MHz processor exhibiting POST error :-
167-No PROCESSOR bios update found.This problem occurs after flashing with LEVEL 25A BIOS diskette version NGJT25A.

Machine type model names affected :
6898-220
6898-240
6898-280

FIX:
If latest bios level is greater than 25a then use this level of BIOS. If no greater level than BIOS level 25A is available, follow the instructions below to implement the fix :-

1. Obtain the A1 Step level Patch file for NGJT25A from http://jdonachie.greenock.uk.ibm.com

2. Copy the patch file 0651 onto the flash diskette NGJT25A and re-flash the machine as normal

SAS KEYWORDS:
D/T6898 POST ERROR FTSGNK
BIOS NGJT25A PROCESSOR

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Date Created

23-04-98

Last Updated

22-01-99

Revision Date

23-04-99

Brand

IBM IntelliStation

Product Family

M Pro

Machine Type

6898

Model

various

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H056637

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