Firmware Update Information
The above-mentioned readme.html file describes the overall firmware
directory structure and how the files can be downloaded and used.
Note: Make sure you copy all of the necessary files when downloading
firmware images. If updating via network (MOP), you will need
to modify the copied files’ attributes before they can be used
in a MOP server environment. See Chapter 2 for details on
downloading firmware and performing firmware updates.
1.6.1
Proper Transfer Types For Use With FAT-Format Floppy Updates
When copying files, via ftp, to be used for update via FAT-Formatted floppy
diskette you must use the ascii transfer type for the .txt files and the
binary transfer type for the .sys files. For example:
•
Prior to copying the .txt files issue the ascii command at the ftp
prompt:
ftp> ascii
200 TYPE set to ASCII
ftp>
•
Prior to copying the .sys files issue the bin command at the ftp prompt:
ftp> bin
200 TYPE set to IMAGE
ftp>
1.7
Firmware Release Notes for Windows NT Customers
Release notes for the AlphaBIOS console are shipped separately on the
Alpha Firmware CD in the DOC directory. The AlphaBIOS release notes
can also be found on the at the follwing URL:
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/alphant/index.html
1.8
AlphaServer 4100 Documentation
These release notes do not describe how to use the console or other
firmware. For further information about using and updating the firmware
on your machine, please refer to the orderable documentation listed in
Table 1–6.
Table 1–6
Orderable Documentation for the AlphaServer 4100
Document Title
Initial Part Number
AlphaServer 4100/4000 Configuration and Installation
Guide
EK-4100A-CG
AlphaServer 4000 System Drawer User’s Guide
EK-4000A-UG
AlphaServer 4100 System Drawer User’s Guide
EK-4100A-UG
AlphaServer 4100 Service Manual (hard copy)
EK-4100A-SV
AlphaServer 4100 Service Manual (diskette)
AK-QXBJA-CA
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