| The FW Update CD is not shipped with the system; I believe this is true
for all AlphaServer platforms. Instead, the CD is shipped with the O/S
kit in the case of UNIX/VMS. Am not sure of the process for NT-based
systems.
I's also available on the Internet. For instance, at:
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/v3.7/as4x00
In the case of V3.7 CD firmware for the AlphaServer 4100/4000.
Jim is correct that LFU is built into the 4100/4000 console. However,
you still need the data files (i.e. the file you'll be updating with
such as the new AlphaBIOS firmware).
If you have MOP-load capability at your site(s) there are network-
available copies of LFU + data files that you can copy to your MOP
server's MOPload area. Otherwise, you'll need to either find a CD from
your O/S kit, order the CD internally (e.g. part number QZ-003AA-F8.3.7
for V3.7 CD), order it externally (e.g. QZ-003AA-E8.3.7), sign on for
the quarterly FW CD update service (QY-003AA-A8), use the Web pages and
follow the instructions (FW/LFU release notes pointed to via Web pages)
for downloading and using a MOP-loadable version if network-capable, or
use the Web pages to create an LFU floppy diskette, etc.
DECwest maintains a separate Web site for their AlphaBIOS console. [Not
sure why they don't use the same site, but they don't..] I believe it
is pointed to in the aforementioned LFU Web pages. Interim releases of
AlphaBIOS, if any, are posted to their site. By interim, I am referring
to releases issued after a given FW Update CD is posted. Most of the
time, the latest AlphaBIOS (and SRM) are posted on the Web pages.
If questions, let me know.
BC
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