IBM 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI, Installation And Using Manual

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Chapter 5. Updating System Firmware
You may need to update the current level of firmware installed on your system. Refer to
your system documentation to determine the level of firmware installed on your system.
Your system firmware version installed will be similar to the following: SPX98285 or
98285SPX.
v
In the example above, if the current version of System Firmware installed is
SPX98285, the last five characters of the System Firmware Level represent a date in
yyddd format.
v
In the example above, if the current version of System Firmware installed is
98285SPX, the first five characters of the System Firmware Level represent a date in
yyddd format.
Examine the label of the Firmware Update diskette. If the version of System Firmware
currently installed on your system is newer than, or the same as, the System Firmware
listed on the Firmware Update diskette,
do not apply the update, and continue with
“Chapter 6. Installing the 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Adapter” on page 15.
If you need to update the firmware installed on your system, use the instructions in your
system documentation and return to “Chapter 6. Installing the 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX
Ethernet PCI Adapter” on page 15. If you need further assistance, contact your support
representative.
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