RS/6000 SP 9076 System and Service Processor Firmware Update

Applies to: IBM RS/6000 SP 9076 POWER3 SMP Thin/Wide Nodes

The latest firmware level is listed below.

NOTE: This firmware is for RS/6000 SP 9076 POWER3 SMP T/W Nodes only.

            DO NOT INSTALL FIRMWARE FOR FC 7043 ON THIS NODE!

NOTE:  To have this firmware installed on your system please call your IBM Customer Engineer (CE).  They will install the code for you.
 


Revision History
 
 
Level Description
fw99246
  • Fixes erroneous vpd on TB3MX cards
  • Resolves E!DC problems
  • Enforce minimum value for DASD spin-up
  • Supports 256/512 Meg DIMMs
  • Prevents AIX from hanging at 0554 or entering the kernel debugger 0c20 after 0c33
  • Improve error isolation on PCI bus
  • Shows L2 cash in display configuration
  • Prevents possible bypass of power on password
  • Fixes erroneous reporting of full duplex ethernet link
  • Prevents system from rebooting when doing Shutdown -F
  • Fixes some problems resulting in E0E1 errors
  • Prevents a power faliure when updating firmware
  • Provide memory repeat guard
  • Fixes problems resulting in E213 hang
  • Provide NVRAM clear function in menus
  • Changes voltage threshold value
  • Enables long boot for new CPU cards
fw99028
  • First Post-GA Release
  • Fixes data errata problem.
fw99027
  • Original (GA) FW level. 
fw99005
  • Preliminary (pre-GA) FW level.

To get a copy of the latest firmware level contact your IBM Customer Engineer (CE).

If your systems are not under warranty, or you do not have a maintenance agreement with IBM, but would still like a copy of the latest firmware level contact Rose Cisneros at (630)574-4277 or Jerry Mines at (630)574-4405 and they will arrange to ship you a copy of the firmware on diskette.  Be ready to supply the following information when calling.

Customer Name:
System S/N:
Node type: 604/604e, 332Mhz, or Power3
Address to Ship to:
( Overnight delivery is not possibly with P.O. Box entry )
Contact to Receive:
Telephone #:

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