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4.4 S
OFTWARE
I
NSTALLATION
From time to time software will need to be installed onto the Merlin system. The
following describes the steps which need to be taken to install software.
4.4.1 I
NSTALLING
S
OFTWARE
F
ROM
E
XABYTE
To update software from the Exabyte whe no release files are available.
1. Ensure that an Exabyte drive is connected and set to ID 5.
2. Power up the Exabyte drive.
3. Place the Exabyte software tape in the drive.
4. Power up the Engine.
5. Press the < Space Bar > immediately on powering up the system. You may need
to press the < Space Bar > a few times. The aim is to stop the system booting from a
hard drive if one is connected.
6. The displayed prompt is " Select a boot method from above menu: ".
7. Type " ROM " < Return > to boot to from Rom.
8. Type " Upgrade -T " < Return>. This tells the system to boot from the Exabyte at
ID 5.
Follow the procedure as appears on the screen. You will be asked if you want to
reformat the drive. Answer NO to this if there are projects you require on the drive.