AlphaBIOS Firmware
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Chapter 8
AlphaBIOS Firmware
The AlphaBIOS firmware boots the Windows NT operating system, either
automatically or when you request, depending on the setup factors described in Section
5.5. AlphaBIOS Setup, reached by pressing the F2 key before the operating system
boots, is the graphical interface that supports the Microsoft Windows NT operating
system and some utility programs. This chapter explains how to perform common
system management tasks with AlphaBIOS Setup, and it provides a reference for the
AlphaBIOS Setup screens.
Sections in this chapter are:
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Introduction
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Switching Between Windows NT, AlphaBIOS Setup, and the SRM Console
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Keyboard Conventions and Help
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Starting AlphaBIOS
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Displaying the System Configuration
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Updating Firmware
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Setting Up the Hard Disk
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Performing Setup Tasks
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Installing Windows NT
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Running Utility Programs
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Selecting the Version of Windows NT
NOTE: To run firmware tests on a Windows NT system, switch to the SRM console
and issue the test command.