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Netfinity 3500 - Planar replacement and BIOS update procedure
Applicable to: World-Wide
When replacing the System Board (planar) FRU p/n93H7269 on the Netfinity 3500 type 8644 model 10U/10X/20U/20X/21U/21X/30U/30X, the BIOS MUST be updated and initialized. Failure to do so can result in a system malfunction.
Use the procedure below to replace, flash, initialize and reconfigure CMOS to customer preferences.
Note: Before going on site, be sure to download the current "Netfinity 3500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette" from the IBM Website at the following URL:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/files.html
SEARCH for: 3500 BIOS Flash
The file is a self-extracting executable file that will create the BIOS diskette.
Print the README.1ST file. The file contains the following:
1. Basic Installation Instructions
2. Guidelines for replacement start up screen images
3. Program Options of interest to system support people
4. CMOS save/restore utility
5. Important Instructions when replacing the 8644's system board.
Note: The BIOS level may be listed in any of the following formats. In the example below, all formats refer to the same level of BIOS.
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Description |
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BIOS 25A |
Common usage |
1. If the original system board is still functional, save the CMOS configuration to diskette, using the procedure listed in section 4 of the Readme.1st file on the BIOS diskette.
2. When installing a replacement planar, or re-installing the existing planar, care must be taken to avoid bending the metal "fingers" on the EMC shield. When properly seated, thin metal "fingers" will be in place over the USB, mouse/keyboard, and Ethernet port connectors. For installation of the system board, first, angle the system board downward and under the EMC shield "fingers" to prevent bending or damaging the "fingers."
BIOS Update:
3. After the system is reassembled, insert the Netfinity 3500 BIOS Flash Update Diskette in the floppy drive, then turn the power on.
4. (If the message "The POST/BIOS code in the system is a newer version than in the diskette..." appears during this procedure, disregard it and press <Enter> to continue)
5. Resolve any configuration or POST startup error messages following the onscreen instructions.
6. When the BIOS update is complete, remove the diskette from the floppy drive, and press <Enter> to restart the system.
Initialization and Setting Defaults:
7. When the "Press F1 for Configuration/Setup" message appears on the IBM logo screen, press <F1>.
8. At the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu, highlight "Load Default Settings" and press <Enter>.
9. Press <Enter> again to continue.
10. (At this point, you might also set the correct date and time).
11. Highlight "Exit Setup" and press <Enter>.
12. Highlight "Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility", then press <Enter> to restart the system.
13. When the Adaptec SCSISelect message appears, press <Ctrl><A>
14. Highlight "00:09:A" at the "Bus:Device:Channel" menu; press <Enter> to display the "Options" menu.
15. Highlight "Configure/View Host Adapter Settings"; press <Enter> to display the "Configuration" menu.
16. Press <F6> "Reset to Host Adapter Defaults" to reset the SCSI settings.
17. Highlight "Yes" to "Reset All Options to Default Settings?"; press <Enter> to reset defaults.
18. Press <Esc>.
19. Highlight "Yes" to "Save Changes Made?"; press <Enter> to return to the "Options" menu.
20. Press <Esc> to return to the "Bus:Device:Channel" menu.
21. Highlight "00:09:B" at the "Bus:Device:Channel" menu; press <Enter> to display the "Options" menu.
22. Highlight "Configure/View Host Adapter Settings"; press <Enter> to display the "Configuration" menu.
23. Press <F6> "Reset to Host Adapter Defaults" to reset the SCSI settings.
24. Highlight "Yes" to "Reset All Options to Default Settings?" press <Enter> to reset defaults.
25. Press <Esc>.
26. Highlight "Yes" to "Save Changes Made?"; press <Enter> to return to the "Options" menu.
27. Press <Esc> to return to the "Bus:Device:Channel" menu.
28. Press <Esc> again.
29. Highlight "Yes" to "Exit Utility"; press <Enter>.
30. Press any key to restart the system.
Restore Customer's CMOS if backed up in step 1:
31. Follow the procedure in Section 4 of the readme.1st
32. Initialization of the replacement system board is now complete.
The following standard defaults will now be set:
Start Options: CD-ROM, Diskette, Hard Disk, Disabled Adaptec SCSI (Max Sync Transfer Rate): 20.0MB/s (Fast/Wide)
Future planar FRUs will include a Netfinity 3500 BIOS diskette and detailed instructions.
Adaptec and SCSISelect are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 D/T8644 93H7269 SERVICER ONLY
CMOS D/T8644BIOS BIOS 93H7269
D/T6898 HEALTH
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PSY2, D/T8644, 93H7269, SERVICER ONLY, CMOS, D/T8644BIOS, BIOS, 93H7269, D/T6898, HEALTH | |
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Date Created |
02-02-98 | |
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Last Updated |
18-11-98 | |
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Revision Date |
17-11-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
Netfinity 3500 | |
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Machine Type |
8644 | |
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10U; 10X; 20U; 20X; 21U; 21X; 30U; 30X | |
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H162579 | |
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