AlphaServer GS60/GS60E/GS140 Systems

This document outlines the procedures for updating firmware on Compaq AlphaServer GS60, GS60E, and GS140 systems using the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) utility. It covers:

• System Compatibility: Requirements for OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX revisions.
• Pre-update Cautions: Warnings regarding mixed-firmware configurations and minimum required console revisions.
• Firmware Update Procedures: Step-by-step instructions for booting the LFU utility via CD-ROM or InfoServer, and procedures for updating CPU and I/O firmware.
• Maintenance: Procedures for saving/restoring EEPROM settings and rebuilding Non-Volatile RAM (NVR).
• Release Notes: Summary of console/diagnostic enhancements, bug fixes, and known restrictions.
• ARC Utility Programs: Instructions for invoking various configuration utilities (ECU, RCU) using the ARC command interface.