
Updating the AlphaServer 800 5/xxx Firmware

1.  The first thing you need to do is to 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 on upgrading the AlphaBIOS firmware, insert a 
       blank floppy into your floppy drive and copy pinab.rom to the floppy.

    b) If you intend on upgrading 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, "V5.34 AlphaServer 800 firmware."

2.  Shut down your AlphaServer 800 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 5.34, then Congratulations!  You already have this
    firmware installed and you do not need to update your firmware.
    To install Windows NT 4.00, read the Release Notes that came with
    your NT 4.00 kit.
    
    If it is not 5.28 or above, then an update of the firmware is needed in
    order to run Windows NT 4.00; proceed to step 4.

4.  Insert the "V5.34 AlphaServer 800 firmware" 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 corab.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 the 
    Digital technical support line at 1-800-354-9000 for further assistance.


    Your firmware update is complete.



Thank you for your support of Windows NT and Alpha.

		Windows NT Program Office
