AlphaBIOS V5.69 for AlphaServer 1000A 5/xxx 
28 April 1999

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        This FwUpdate.txt file contains information and instructions
        unique to this family of Alpha systems running Windows NT.  For
        complete information about AlphaBIOS, see the Release Notes as
        well as the Configuration Guide.  These can be found via the
        World Wide Web at URL location:

        http://www.compaq.com/support/files/alphant/index.html


Updating the AlphaServer 1000A 5/xxx Firmware

1.  To install this firmware, first unzip this kit into a directory
    on your hard disk. There are two methods to update the firmware. The
    methods are as follow:

    a) If you only intend to upgrade the AlphaBIOS firmware, insert a 
       blank floppy into your floppy drive and copy pinab.rom to the floppy.

    b) If you intend to upgrade both the AlphaBIOS and the SRM firmware,
       insert a blank floppy into your floppy drive and copy fwupdate.exe 
       to the floppy. 

    Label this floppy, "V5.69 AlphaServer 1000A 5/xxx firmware."

    We generally recommend that you update both the AlphaBIOS and the SRM 
    firmware.

2.  Shut down your AlphaServer 1000A and reboot it.  This may be done
    by selecting the "Shutdown and Restart" option in the "Shutdown
    Computer" logoff popup window.  Proceed onto the next step when
    you are at the AlphaBIOS Boot Menu.

3.  When the AlphaBIOS Boot Menu appears, note the version at the top of 
    the screen.

    If it is 5.69, then Congratulations!  You already have this
    firmware installed and you do not need to update your firmware.
    To install Windows NT, read the Configuration Guide (or Release Notes) 
    that came with your Windows NT kit.  You can also obtain a copy of the 
    Configuration Guide at our World Wide Web site, at the URL at the
    top of this document.
    
    If the current AlphaBIOS version is not 5.69 or above, then an update 
    of the firmware may be needed in order to run Windows NT; proceed to 
    step 4 to upgrade.

4.  Insert the "V5.69 AlphaServer 1000A firmware 5/xxx" floppy into your
    floppy drive.

5.  Press F2 to enter the Setup menu.

6.  Select "Upgrade AlphaBIOS" and press Enter.

7.  The update process begins. 

    a) If you copied pinab.rom to the floppy, do the following:

       1. When the "Upgrade AlphaBIOS" window pops up showing the firmware
          revision, press F10 to upgrade the firmware.

       2. If the firmware update is successful, you should see the "Run new
          AlphaBIOS" window on the screen. Press Enter to execute the new
          firmware.

    b) If you copied fwupdate.exe to the floppy, do the following:

       1. Once the update image has been loaded, you will be prompted with
          the following query, "If you have a floppy containing option
          firmware, Please insert it now and hit <return> when ready." Press
          Enter.

       2. You will see a small list of available commands, and at the bottom
          of the screen see the update program prompt, "UPD>". At this prompt,
          type 'update' and press Enter.

       3. You will be prompted to confirm the update on ARC and SRM. Type 'y'
          and press Enter.

       4. Once the update is complete, you will be returned to the UPD> prompt.
          Type 'exit' and press Enter to execute the new firmware.

    If you encounter any difficulties in updating the firmware, call your
    Compaq technical support line for further assistance.  

    Your firmware update is complete.

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