Preparing to Install Your Operating System
3-10 AlphaServer 1000A Rackmount Owner’s Guide
Required PALcode
If your computer console does not have a specific minimum version of the privileged
architecture library code (PALcode), you may not be able to boot your system during the
installation or upgrade procedure. To ensure the correct version, perform these steps
before you perform an installation or upgrade:
1.
At the SRM console prompt (>>>) on your running system, enter the
show
configuration
command. The system display indicates the PALcode version
your system is using.
2.
To determine whether your system is running the required or recommended version of
PALcode, refer to the most recent OpenVMS Alpha operating system cover letter or
release notes to check for new information that supplements the PALcode information
in the OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.2 Upgrade and Installation Manual. You can also
contact your service representative.
3.
If the PALcode version is below the required or recommended minimum, upgrade
your firmware either by following the directions in the section, "Firmware," in
Upgrading, or by contacting your service representative.
Installing OpenVMS Alpha
Use the OpenVMS Alpha CD-ROM to install or upgrade the operating system, or to
perform operations such as backing up the system disk. For installation information, refer
to your operating system documentation.
