Machine Code policies relating to System x machines will be established by Lenovo and may be different from the policies described herein. As previously announced, Lenovo has acquired IBM's System x business. All code (including Machine Code updates, samples, fixes or other software downloads) provided on the Fix Central website is subject to the terms of the applicable license agreements. Updates listed within IBM Fix Central without a key symbol are generally available for installation subject to the terms of the applicable license agreement. To determine whether a Machine Code update is made available for installation on select machines not covered under warranty, an IBM Hardware Maintenance Service Agreement, or a Special Bid Agreement, please utilize the search facility above and enter the applicable product.

Code for operating systems or other software products is available only where entitled under the applicable software warranty, IBM software maintenance or Software Subscription and Support agreement. For Windows Server 2012 Essentials: You can convert to the full retail version by entering a retail, volume license, or OEM key in the command slmgr.vbs.

For more information, including how to obtain access to Machine Code updates for machines outside of warranty that are not covered by an IBM hardware maintenance service agreement, please click here. Machine Code updates for Power Systems and System Storage are available for IBM machines that are under warranty or an IBM hardware maintenance service agreement.

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