     IBM Automatic Server Restart (ASR) Support Software
              Package version 5.27.01C

     THIS VERSION CONTAINS DIGITALLY SIGNED DRIVERS.  PLEASE 
     REFER TO IBM'S WEB SITE FOR THE XSERIES SERVERS THAT 
     THESE DRIVERS SUPPORT. (http://www.pc.ibm.com/support)


CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  Install, Uninstall and Setup Instructions
4.0  Configuration Information
5.0  Unattended Mode
6.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number
7.0  Trademarks and Notices
8.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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     1.1  About this code
          This package contains support software for IBM Automatic Server 
          Restart (ASR) hardware on specific models of xSeries servers.  
          Installing this software package will enable the server to 
          automatically restart itself if the Windows operating system ever
          crashes or unexpectedly hangs.  (If this ASR feature is not desired 
          then this software package should not be installed.  Please see the 
          Dependencies section below for additional information.)

     1.2  Limitations
          The ASR software will only run on xSeries servers that do not have 
          the Remote Supervisor Adaptor (RSA) or the Remote Supervisor Adaptor 
          II (RSA II) installed.  However, no harm occurs if this ASR package 
          is installed on servers equipped with the RSA or the RSA II because 
          the ASR software detects the presence of the RSA or RSA II and goes 
          to sleep so as not to interfere with the operation of a similar RSA 
          and RSA II feature called the OS Watchdog.  Installing this ASR 
          software package, whether or not the servers are equipped with the 
          RSA or the RSA II, will also remove the yellow bang that might 
          otherwise appear for the ASR hardware.  See the Dependencies section 
          below for additional information.  
             
     1.3  Enhancements
          - N/A

     1.4  Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update:
          - N/A

     1.5  Dependencies:
          On some xSeries server models the Windows operating systems will 
          detect the ASR hardware and try to locate a matching device driver.  
          If this ASR package is not installed, Windows Device Manager may mark 
          the ASR hardware with a yellow bang (!) to indicate it is inoperable.  
          There is no harm in this and the server will continue to operate 
          normally but without the ASR feature running, however Windows will 
          issue a warning prompt during each reboot.  


2.0  Change History
-------------------
     Version 5.27.01C
          Updated the included SMBus driver package to a version that contains
          digitally signed drivers.  This driver is used for ASR support on 
          xSeries servers that contain an Integrated System Management 
          Processor.
          
          Added installation instruction notes when installing this package on
          xSeries server models that contain the Integrated System Management
          Processor (ISMP).
          
          Added information on uninstalling the ASR software package.

     Version 5.27
          Added support for future xSeries servers. 

     Version 5.26
          Added support for future xSeries servers. 

     Version 5.24.01
          Fixed a problem in the installation code that prevented the update 
          of the SMBus driver.  The drivers are unchanged from the previous
          release, only the installation code changed.  

     Version 5.24
          Fixed a problem in the driver that could cause Windows to crash  
          while it is shutting down.

     Version 5.23
          Changed the README.TXT version number to match the internal version 
          of the system management device driver so that all verbal, written
          and software references that identify the driver version will be 
          consistent.

     Version 1.02
          Fixed problems with driver installation to allow this package
          to be used by IBM Update Xpress.


3.0  Install, Uninstall and Setup Instructions
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     3.1  To install ASR driver under Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000,
          execute the following command:
                     
          xxxxxxxx.EXE
      
          where xxxxxxxx.EXE refers to the filename of the ASR package as it 
          appears on the IBM download website.  xxxxxxxx is usually a part 
          number.

          Follow the directions that appear on the screen.


          NOTE: If the Windows Hardware Wizard starts itself before, or during
                the installation of ASR device drivers, because it has detected 
                the System Management hardware, then close the Hardware Wizard 
                by clicking the "Cancel" button.  The actions of the Hardware 
                Wizard are not needed.
     
          NOTE: For xSeries servers x200 and x300:
                If IBM Director version 4.1 is installed after this ASR 
                package, then this ASR package will need to be reinstalled 
                following IBM Director version 4.1 installation.  
                
          NOTE: xSeries servers with the Integrated System Management Processor 
                (ISMP) will need Microsoft Windows Installer to install the ASR 
                function.  Windows Installer can be installed manually before 
                launching this ASR package, or the server can be hooked up to 
                an active internet connection and the ASR installation routine 
                will automatically download Windows Installer and then proceed 
                with the ASR installation.  Note that the ASR installation will 
                proceed if the installation of the Window Installer is 
                cancelled.  In this case, ASR will not function and needs to be 
                reinstalled.  



     3.2  You can uninstall the ASR driver under Windows Server 2003 or Windows 
          2000, but Windows will likely prompt during reboot for the location 
          of the ASR driver files.  See the Dependencies section (1.5) for 
          additional details.  
          
          On xSeries servers that do NOT have the Integrated System Management 
          Processor (ISMP), the following steps will temporarily or permanently 
          uninstall the ASR driver.
          
             To uninstall the ASR driver for the current boot of the operating 
             system, open Windows Device Manager and under System devices 
             right-click the IBM Automatic Server Restart device and choose 
             Uninstall.  Follow any additional directions that appear, The ASR 
             driver will be automatically reinstalled on the next server 
             reboot.  

             To permanently uninstall the ASR driver, you also need to delete 
             the ASR driver file from the location where the ASR driver package 
             was downloaded and launched from.  By default this is the location 
             defined by the Temp environment variable.  Locate and delete 
             ibmasrw.sys.  The next time the server is rebooted, Windows will 
             not find the ASR driver file and will prompt for its location.  
             Cancel the prompt and the server will finish booting.  You will 
             need to cancel this prompt each time the server is rebooted.
              
          On xSeries servers with the ISMP, the ASR function is driven through 
          a service rather than a stand-alone device driver.  To stop the ASR 
          service on ISMP-based xSeries servers:
           
             * Launch Windows Services.
             * Right-click the IBM Automatic Server Restart Executable entry 
               and select Properties.
             * Under the General tab, change the Startup type to Disabled and 
               click OK.
             * Reboot the server.


4.0   Configuration Information
-------------------------------
      - N/A


5.0   Unattended Mode
---------------------
      To install ASR drivers under Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 in 
      unattended mode, execute the ASR package with parameters as shown:
                      
         xxxxxxxx.EXE -s -a -Q
         
      where:
         xxxxxxxx.EXE Refers to the filename of the ASR package as it appears  
         on the IBM download website.  xxxxxxxx is usually a part number.
         
         -s Indicates a silent installation in which no user prompts are
         displayed.
         
         -a -Q There are several packages bundled with this ASR software
         package and the -a -Q combination passes the silent mode instruction
         to the internal routines.


6.0  WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
---------------------------------------

     6.1  IBM Support Web Site:
          http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

     6.2  IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site:
          http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries

     6.3  If you have any questions about this update, or problems
          applying the update go to the following Help Center World
          Telephone Numbers URL:
          http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html


7.0  Trademarks and Notices
---------------------------

     The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the
     United States or other countries or both:

          Windows
          Windows 2000
          Windows Server 2003



8.0  Disclaimer
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     8.2  Note to Government Users

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