AlphaServer and AlphaStation DS25

This document covers the V7.2 firmware release for the HP AlphaServer and AlphaStation DS25 systems. It includes:

• Firmware Update Procedures: Detailed instructions on using the Loadable Firmware Utility (LFU) via CD-ROM, including manual update modes for specific components (RMC, TIG).
• Release Information: A compatibility matrix detailing supported operating systems (OpenVMS V8.2, Tru64 UNIX V5.1B, Linux V7.2) and required firmware revisions for various system components and PCI adapters.
• Helpful Hints and Troubleshooting: Guidance on using serial console commands (Show/Run Bios), managing SRM console environment variables, clearing FRU table error flags, and resolving Fibre Channel (KGPSA) driver startup messages.
• Known Anomalies: Documented issues and workarounds for hardware interactions, such as the 3D Lab Oxygen VX1 graphics card, memory configurations, and power supply management.
• Revision History: A comprehensive history of firmware changes from the initial release in 2002 up to V7.2 in June 2006.