// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 MAY 1999 Lynn Richardson
    \\nteight\fw\avanti\v459
        \fwupdate.exe NT ARC f/w version 4.58 - update with ARC firmware
        \fwupdate.txt instructions for updating the NT ARC firmware
        \langall.msg \
        \langver.txt  > - Language support files.
        \unicode.fnt /
        Run the PCI configurator on both warm and cold boot.  Previously, PCI 
                configurator was run only on cold boot.  This was causing hangs
                in warm restarts of Windows NT after Microsoft made changes to
                their builds.  

// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
02 February 1999 Lynn Richardson
    \\nteight\fw\avanti\v458
        \fwupdate.exe NT ARC f/w version 4.58 - update with ARC firmware
        \fwupdate.txt instructions for updating the NT ARC firmware
        \langall.msg \
        \langver.txt  > - Language support files.
        \unicode.fnt /

    SRM version 6.9-4
    ARC version 4.58
	Fixed ARC to allow TOY clock to be updated if it had been zeroed (as
		was happening in the field upon mainboard replacements).

// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
19-June-98   Carl McAdmas	

   v457

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt


   Firmware 4.57   Change maximum year to 2050 for Y2K certification
                   Add MAX_ARGS (16) and check # args in run a program
                   Update DEFAULT_OS_FILENAME
		   Allow DMA window to be enlarged as needed
		   Fix Qlogic driver so that NT HCT CD audio cert will pass.

//-----------------------------------------------------
// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
19-December-97   Carl McAdmas	

   v456

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt


   Firmware 4.56.  Fix garbled charactors on display of devices
                   Updated symbios driver
                   Allow access to root directory of CD-ROMS

//-----------------------------------------------------

06-Oct-1997   Ed Serrano

   v455

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt

    Revison history:

    Firmware 4.55.Fix year limits on all platforms
//-----------------------------------------------------

04-Sep-1997   Ed Serrano

   v453

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt

    Revison history:

    Firmware 4.53.  Change QLOGIC and NCR display strings.  Update EV5 revision table.
                  Fix TGA8 problem that causes ARC machines to boot with different colors.
                  Save correct SCSI ID when saved in ARC

    Firmware 4.52.  Remove most of the capabilities in the firmware monitor for
                    RETAIL builds. This reduces the firmware size so we can
                    build the Gamma firmware.
                    Update the Mylex driver.
                    Update the QLogic driver.
                    Add hook in the configurator for ATI Mach64 adapters to fix
                    graphics problems seen during testing.

//-----------------------------------------------------

27-Aug-1996   Scott Lee

   v449

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt

    Revison history:

    Firmware 4.49. This version contains support for larger configurations,
    adds support for delay spin up drives, and fixes a problem seen with SCSI
    network devices.

    Firmware 4.48. This version contains boot support for the KZPSA.

//-----------------------------------------------------

27-Aug-1996   Scott Lee

   v445

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt

    Revison history:

    Firmware 4.45. This version contains support for SCSI write buffers. It
    also includes BIOS emulator version 2.02.

//-----------------------------------------------------

27-Aug-1996   Scott Lee

   v441

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt

    Revison history:

    Firmware 4.41. This version will allow manufacturing to run an SRM
    diagnostic program as a stream of bits by selecting "Install new firmware"
    from the Supplementary menu. The file must be named "srm_diag.jls".

    Firmware 4.38. This version incorporates a new BIOS emulator, V1.15, that
    supports the Matrox Storm card. It also will create a different boot
    selection on a "Reset to factory defaults." This new boot selection will
    boot a 3.51 FIS disk.

// ----------------------------------------------------

17-Jul-95   Janet Schneider

   v437 

        /fwupdate.exe
        /langall.msg
        /langver.txt
        /readme.1st
        /unicode.fnt

    Revision history:

    Language files: \\ntnone\avanti$\language\v102

    Firmware 4.37.  This version of the firmware will
    look for the filename "xlupdate.exe" when the user
    selects "Install new firmware" on the Alpha XL.
    Xlupdate will be called like a normal arcapp, and
    it will be maintained at DECwest.  Xlupdate makes
    callbacks to the firmware to make sure that it is
    running on an Alpha XL.  It will not run on any
    other system.  It will also look in the CD directory
    "ALPHAXL."  The Avanti-class machines will behave
    as they did before, and call "fwupdate.exe" as a
    stream of bits to be loaded at 0x900000.

    Firmware 4.35. This version of the firmware has
    added support for the Alpha XL. It is the minimum
    required version for all Alpha XL systems.  It
    should be used in conjuction with the new SROM that
    will write the family ID for the Alpha XL at physical
    memory location 0x88.

    It also contains a few minor changes to the user
    interface. (Non-terminal menu items end in "...", and
    the menu item "Switch to OpenVMS or Digital UNIX..."
    is not displayed for Alpha XL, or the PowerGrade.)

    Please note that avflash.exe will not work on Alpha XL
    systems unless this version has already been flashed in.
    It will work properly on Avanti, Mustang, M3 and
    PowerGrade systems


// ----------------------------------------------------

03-Apr-95   Janet Schneider

    v428

        \fwupdate.exe
        \langall.msg
        \langver.txt
        \unicode.msg

    Revision History:

    Firmware 4.28 reverts back to enabling the ROM Bios of
    PCI cards so that the Windows NT 3.51 video drivers
    will work.  This version should be used for the release
    of the next CD.

    Language files: \\ntnone\avanti$\language\v102

    Firmware 4.27 contains a new BIOS Emulator, V1.13.
    It also turns on refresh signals for the ISA bus.
    This version should be used as the release for
    the next CD.

    UPDATE:  Firmware release 4.27 WILL NOT WORK with
    version 3.51 of NT.  This version should no longer
    be tested or distributed.

    Firmware 4.26.  This version of the ARC firmware contains
    a fix for the Mylex miniport driver that is necessary
    for Chinet.  It *does not* contain a fix for the ISA
    refresh signals.

    Firmware 4.23.  This firmware fixes an NT installation
    problem with loading the NCRC810 driver.  It also
    incorporates the Dac960 and QLogic miniport drivers,
    and implements the allocation of the System Parameter
    Block differently.

    Firmware 4.22  This firmware has a new "Machine specific
    setup" menu.  It uses radio buttons, and it double
    checks with the user when he/she turns parity checking
    on.

    Firmware 4.21.  This firmware fixes the problem with
    the ImpressionPlus Matrox card.  It contains a new
    BIOS Emulator, v1.11.  It is also the first release
    with the new numbering scheme - A.BC

    Firmware 4.1-24p.  This is a preliminary release for
    testing in Scotland.  It fixes the problem with
    unicode output on a serial line.

    Firmware 4.1-23.  This release fixes the problem
    of not setting the autoboot when reseting the
    system to factory defaults.

// ----------------------------------------------------

31-Jan-95   Janet Schneider

        v4122

            \fwupdate.exe
            \langall.msg
            \langver.txt
            \unicode.msg

        Revision History:

        Firmware 4.1-22. This release contains a fix for a
        bug discovered with the language support. It also
        contains the latest language files. (v101)

        Firmware 4.0-21. This release contains a fix for the
        problem with the new Mustang riser card.  It also
        includes language font files and translated messages
        necessary for internationalization of firmware
        messages.  (v101)

        Firmware 3.5-20. This release contains support for 
        interationalization of firmware messages.  It does not
        include language font files and translated messages.

        Firmware 3.5-19. This contains V1.10 of the BIOS emulator which
        supports ATI Mach64 video cards.

        Firmware 3.5-18. This is a releasable version of 3.5-18s. 

        Firmware 3.5-18s. This is an experimental release that should work
        on the new SIGMA motherboard. It also has BIOS emulator that works
        on Diamond Viper cards - The Mylex code from 3.5-16 was removed and
        new code that explicitly touches the Mylex card has been added.

        Firmware 3.5-16. Picked up some changes to PCI config code. This 
        may fix some problems with the Mylex controller. This is only an
        experimental release.

        Firmware 3.5-14. Bug fix for P1 Motherboard. Route PCI interrupt
        to 14 for middle slot (instead of 15).


// ----------------------------------------------------

23-Aug-94   Wim Colgate

        v3513

            \avantfw.cmp    
            \avflash.exe
            \fwupdate.exe

        Revision History:

        Firmware 3.5-13. Bug fixes to PCI arbiter control.
        Now we perform round-robin priority.  Avflash.exe can flash 
        AXP233 and Avanti firmware to the correct ROMs.

        Firmware 3.5-11. Bug fixes to BIOS emulator, and
        multifunction PCI device interrupts.

// ----------------------------------------------------
