LSI 1068e SAS Controller BIOS and Firmware Update for Systems x3610 for Windows
BIOS Version 6.26.00 and Firmware Version 1.27.86

Systems Supported: IBM System x3610 (7942)

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CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Installation and setup instructions
     2.1 Standalone usage instructions
     2.2 Troubleshooting tips
3.0  Configuration information 
4.0  Unattended mode
5.0  Web site and support phone number
6.0  Notices and trademarks
7.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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  1.1    This update includes the BIOS and firmware for the LSI 1068e onboard 
         SAS controller.
  
  1.2    Limitations:
         - None

  1.3    Problems fixed:
         - See change history for details

  1.4    Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update:
         - The currently running device driver for the LSI 1068e onboard SAS 
           controller must be at least level 1.25.10.07 in order to run this 
           update.

  1.5    Dependencies:
          - None
	
  1.6    Update Contents
          o  ibm_fw_mptsas_x3610-2.66_windows_32-64.exe
             - The executable update package
          o  ibm_fw_mptsas_x3610-2.66_windows_32-64.chg
             - Change history


2.0  Installation and setup instructions
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  This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools, 
  including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, and 
  IBM Director.

  It can also be used as a standalone executable package.  

  To use the package with one of IBM's update management tools, follow the 
  instructions that came with your specific management tool.

  2.1 Standalone usage instructions
  ---------------------------------

  As a standalone package, this executable can be used in the following ways: 
    - to update the SAS controller BIOS and FW on the local system
    - to create a DOS based bootable diskette that can be used to update the 
      BIOS and FW in an offline fashion

  Updating the local system:
    1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 
       'ibm_fw_mptsas_x3610-2.66_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt.
    2) Select "Perform Update" and then click "Next".
    3) Click "Update".
    3) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to 
       exit the utility.

  Creating a diskette
    1) Run the executible by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 
       'ibm_fw_mptsas_x3610-2.66_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt.
    2) Select "Extract to Floppy" and then click "Next".
    3) Insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive.
    4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to 
       exit the utility.
       
    NOTE: If you are running the update on a system where the diskette drive 
          is not mapped to A:, you will need to type, at a command prompt: 
            'ibm_fw_mptsas_x3610-2.66_windows_32-64.exe -xd <diskette drive>' 
          where, <diskette drive> is something like 'b:'.

  2.2 Troubleshooting tips
  ------------------------
	- None
	

3.0  Configuration information
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    - None


4.0  Unattended Mode
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  To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command:

	ibm_fw_mptsas_x3610-2.66_windows_32-64.exe -s

                    
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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  o  You can download new and updated files for IBM products from the IBM 
     Support Web site:

     http://www.ibm.com/support/

  o  For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM 
     ServerProven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site:

     http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/controllers/matrix.html

  o  With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access 
     to extensive support coverage.  During the IBM hardware product warranty 
     period, you may call the IBM HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.) 
     for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the 
     IBM hardware warranty.


6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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  IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 
  in the United States and other countries.

  LSI is a registered trademark of LSI Logic, Corp in the United States and 
  other countries.

  Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in 
  the United States and other countries.

  Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks
  of others.


7.0 Disclaimer
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  INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
  FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
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  Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to
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  to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with
  IBM Corporation.