ALPHAbook™ 1 Firmware Update Procedures

This document provides instructions for updating the system firmware (DROM and SRM console firmware) on the ALPHAbook 1 computer. It outlines the necessary procedures for performing updates via CD-ROM, MOP network, BOOTP network, and InfoServer.

Key sections include:

• Firmware Update Procedures: Detailed steps for booting the Firmware Update Utility from a CD-ROM and executing the update, including verification.
• Network and InfoServer Upgrades: Configuration steps for host systems (VMS, ULTRIX, and DIGITAL UNIX) to perform network-based firmware updates.
• Firmware Information: A compatibility table mapping SRM firmware versions to specific OpenVMS and DIGITAL UNIX revisions, along with notes on new features and known limitations for boot file pathnames.