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Ibm Token Rings

Version: 3.17 PXE2

The downloadable file in this package is a self-extracting diskette image file
containing the PCI Flash utility. PCI Flash is a tool that will update the
microcode and RPL/DHCP code stored on the IBM PCI Token-Ring adapter to the
latest supported levels. In addition, an alternate PCI Flash utility is
available for download that will "downgrade" the PXE code from PXE2 to PXE1.

PXE1 or PXE2?

The choice to use PXE1 or PXE2 as the remote boot protocol for clients depends
on the remote boot application being used.

Remote Boot Application Recommended PXE Version for Client Adapters
IBM LAN Client Control Manager (LCCM) V2.5.1 PXE1 or PXE2
IBM Workspace on Demand (WSOD) V2.0 PXE1
Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) RC3 PXE1
OnNow Technology CCM V4.5 PXE1

Since the original IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter does not support PXE, it does not
matter which flash utility diskette is used to flash update that card - pciflsh1.exe
or pciflsh2.exe.

Installation Instructions :

1. Download the self-extracting diskette image file pciflsh2.exe to the hard
drive and directory of your choice.
2. Execute pciflsh2.exe to create the PCI Flash diskette. (As long as
pciflsh2.exe can fit onto a diskette, you can use diskettes to move copies of
the pciflsh2.exe diskette image file from one machine to another or from one
office location to another. However, do not attempt to actually execute
pciflsh2.exe from the diskette or else it will post a source/destination
conflict error message.)
3. After creating the diskette, place the diskette into the A:\ drive of the
computer containing the IBM PCI Token-Ring adapter and reboot the system. The
IBMFLASH.EXE program on the diskette will locate the installed IBM PCI
Token-Ring Adapter(s) and update the microcode and RPL/DHCP code on it(them).

Fixes in this Package :

May 4, 2000 - Version 3.17 PXE2...