This document, the MicroVMS Release Notes Version 4.5, provides comprehensive instructions for updating an existing MicroVMS Version 4.4 system to Version 4.5. It includes:
- Installation Procedures: Detailed steps for installing the update, including prerequisites, preparing the system, backing up the system disk, and installing the software.
- New Features: Summaries of enhancements in Version 4.5, such as improved support for MicroVAX II large memory systems and expanded parameter options in the AUTOGEN utility.
- Problem Fixes & Notes: Extensive lists of resolved issues across various system components, including terminal handling, VAXTPU, network drivers, and memory management.
- Update Descriptions: Detailed appendices (Appendix A) documenting specific patches, new images, and miscellaneous fixes included in the release.
- System-Specific Procedures: Special instructions (Appendix B) for updating RD51-based MicroVAX I systems.