DEC 7000 AXP and DEC 10000 AXP Systems

This manual, updated in March 1999, describes the necessary procedures to perform a firmware update for the DEC 7000 AXP and DEC 10000 AXP systems using the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) utility. The document covers preparation steps, such as displaying customized parameters, booting the LFU utility via CD-ROM or InfoServer, and performing the actual firmware update. It further provides instructions for re-initializing console data structures and serial EEPROMs, as well as restoring user-defined parameters after the upgrade. Additionally, the manual contains a section on known console and diagnostic bugs, restrictions, and guidance for troubleshooting common issues encountered during the update process.