


                            File Name: readme.txt

       IBM xSeries 380  Diagnostics Diskette readme.txt 
                            Version 1.01
                            System 8683

       CONTENTS
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     1.0   Overview
     2.0   Change History
     3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
     4.0   Configuration Information
     5.0   Unattended Mode
     6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
     7.0   Trademarks and Notices
     8.0   Disclaimer


     1.0   Overview
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         1.1   Overview about this code

               This README file contains the latest information about
               downloading the IBM xSeries 380 Diagnostics onto a
               LS-120 Diskette.


         1.2   Limitations
               N/A

         1.3   Enhancements
               N/A


         1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
               Update
               N/A

         1.5   Dependencies
               Use the version of Diagnostics Code with Post Bios Version   
               1.3 or higher(Post/Bios 104 or later)
                 
                 
               


     2.0   Change History
     --------------------

         2.2   IBM e<logo>server xSeries 380 Diagnostics Diskette
               Version 1.01
                - Modify for Post/Bios 104 or later.

         2.1   IBM e(logo)server xSeries 380 Diagnostics Diskette
               Version 1.00
                - Initial Release

     3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
      -----------------------------------------

         3.1   Download and Media Creation
                  
               - Log onto IBM support web site (www.pc.ibm.com/support) and 
                 locate the Diagnostics for xSeries 380 Model 8683 Server.
               - Download the Diagnostics" zip" file. 
               - Expand the " zip"  file  onto a blank LS-120 Diskette.
                      
                                     
         3.2   Step by Step instructions to run the Diagnostics Code for the 
               xSeries 380 server.

                - Insert the LS-120 Diskette from Step 3.1 into the LS-120  
                  Drive of the Model 8683 system to be tested.
                - Boot to the EFI shell.
                - Type fs0: <enter>
                - Type amidiag <enter>
                      


     4.0   Configuration Information
     -------------------------------

         N/A


     5.0   Unattended Mode
     ---------------------

         N/A

              


     6.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
     ----------------------------------------

         6.1   IBM Support Web Site:
               http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

         6.2   IBM Marketing e(logo)server xSeries Web Site:
               http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

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

             

     7.0   Trademarks and Notices
     ----------------------------

         N/A


     8.0   Disclaimer
     ----------------

         8.1   THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
               ANY KIND.   IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
               OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
               WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
               MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS
               DOCUMENT.   BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO
               LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.


         8.2   Note to Government Users

               Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
               restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is
               subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
               Contract with IBM Corporation.













