1. intc_fw_sup_l1fw14a_windows_anycpu.exe Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (intc_fw_sup_l1fw14a_windows_anycpu.exe)

IBM eServer System x3450 Firmware Update for Windows
Machine Type 7948

(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2008.
All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication, or disclosure 
restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

CONTENTS
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 1.0  Overview
 2.0  Installation and Setup Instructions
 3.0  Crisis Recovery
 4.0  Unattended Mode
 5.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number
 6.0  Trademarks and Notices
 7.0  Disclaimer

 1.0 Overview

      1.1  This README file contains the latest information about installing
           the System Update package.  This package will update the BIOS, BMC,
           HSC, FRU and SDR firmware.  This package will not affect any device
           drivers.

           The IBM Firmware Update package provides two packages used to update
           the firwmare through the Operating System.  The Windows and Linux update 
           packages can be used to update the firmware locally. 

           Update instructions for these packages are detailed in section 2.0 
           of this readme file.
  
           Note: As stated in section 2.0 of the readme files for the Windows and
           Linux update packages, the firmware update requires the prior
           installation of the IBM driver update utility package.

      1.2  Limitations - NA

      1.3  Enhancements - NA

      1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:
           - The IBM Firmware Update requires the installation of the 
           Firmware Update Windows Utility.

      1.5  Dependencies

	   - none
  
       2.0   Installation and Setup Instructions

             Note: This utility will update the BIOS, BMC, SDR, FRU, and HSC
                   firmware under the Operating System.  It requires the
                   installation of the System x3450 Firmware Update Windows Utility.

             2.1   Download and install the System x3450 Firmware Update Windows Utility 
                   from the IBM website. 
                                      
             2.2   Performing this code update (command line)

                   Note: It is necessary to determine if you want to install this
                   prior to doing the installation.  To make sure the version being
                   installed is the correct version, compare it to the table in 
                   section 2.0 to verify the latest firmware releases.
 
                   - Run the IBM System x3450 Firmware Update from a command line
                   with the "-s" parameter.

                           "./<update>.exe -s" where <update>.exe is the
                           downloaded update for Windows.

             2.3   Performing this code update (GUI)

		   Note: It is necessary to determine if you want to install this
                   prior to doing the installation.  To make sure the version being
                   installed is the correct version, compare it to the table in 
                   section 2.0 to verify the latest firmware releases.

                   - Run the "System Update" by double-clicking the <update>.exe 
                     for Windows.

                   - Choose "Perform Update" and click the "Next" button.

                   - Click the "Exit" button.


3.0 BIOS Crisis Recovery
       
      3.1   To recover from BIOS corruption move the BIOS SELECT jumper to cover 
            pins 1 and 2.
 

 4.0   Unattended Mode

      4.1   Performing the update in unattended mode

            - Run the "IBM System x3450 Firmware Update"
              with the following command line:

                    "<update>.exe -s" where <update>.exe is the
                    downloaded update.

 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number

  You can download new and updated files for IBM products from 
  http://www.ibm.com/support/.
       
  For a list of supported operating systems, see 
  http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your IBM
  reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service. See
  http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers, or in the U.S.
  and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

  In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
  7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
  from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 
 6.0 Trademarks and Notices

  IBM and the e(logo) are registered trademarks of International 
  Business Machines Corporation.

  U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure 
  restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation. IBM web site 
  pages may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information which 
  should be observed.

  UNIX is a registered registered trademark of The Open Group in 
  the United States and other countries.

  Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of 
  Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other 
  countries, or both.

  Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Sun 
  Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both.
  
  Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.

  Novell, and SUSE are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., in the 
  United States and other countries. 

  Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.

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

 7.0 Disclaimer

      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.