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Alpha SRM Console Firmware

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Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM

7.4.2 Starting the AlphaBIOS

To start the AlphaBIOS, follow this procedure:

1. Insert the AlphaBIOS diskette into diskette drive A.

2. At the Alpha SRM Console prompt, enter the following command:

>>>fwupdate

Note:

Because the firmware update utility reinitializes some system compo-
nents, it may appear as if your system is restarting.

Figure 7–1 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Boot screen with the “Press
<F2> to enter SETUP” message at the bottom.

Figure 7–1 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen

3. Press F2 to start the AlphaBIOS setup program.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

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AlphaBIOS Version 5.60

Please select the operating system to start:

Windows NT Workstation 4.00

Press Enter to choose.

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