Introduction
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This zip kit contains new firmware and installation instructions for the Digital
Alpha XL 300, 366 and 433.

We recommend upgrading to the current firmware so you can take advantage of
the latest enhacements and fixes.


Obtaining Support
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The Windows NT 3.51  and NT 4.0 releases are supported by Microsoft through 
their moderated Compuserve forum. Contact your local authorized Digital 
partner if you have any questions about this firmware release.


Update Instructions
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Be sure to press Enter after each command.


PREPARATION

1)  Format a blank diskette and insert it into drive a.

2)  Unzip this kit onto the diskette by using the following commands:

        a:
        unzip abXL3v570.zip

3)  Shut down Windows NT, and then restart your system.


UPGRADING ALPHABIOS

1. Insert the diskette or CD-ROM containing the AlphaBIOS upgrade.

2. Run the AlphaBIOS Setup program by restarting your system and 
   pressing F2 when the boot screen is displayed.

3. At the main AlphaBIOS Setup screen, select Upgrade AlphaBIOS and
   press Enter.

   This menu option is used to upgrade to later versions of AlphaBIOS.
   When you choose this option, the existing AlphaBIOS searches for an
   updated AlphaBIOS image file, first on CD-ROM, and then on diskette.
   Once the image file has been found, the current and upgrade image 
   versions are displayed, and you are prompted to continue with the
   upgrade.

4. Press F10 to continue with the upgrade, or ESC to cancel.

5. After the upgrade is complete, press enter to execute the new 
   firmware, or ESC to continue running the older version.

   If you press ESC, the new firmware will execute once you reset
   your system.


