Using The Update Utility - Compaq AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Manual

Using the Update Utility

To activate FSL:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Install the Update utility diskette into the diskette drive.
3. Remove the top panel (see "Removing the Top Panel" in Chapter 5, "Installing and
Removing Components").
4. Enable FSL by moving the J1 jumper on the CPU card from the normal position (see
Figure 8-1) to the position nearest the system board (position 7).
5. Replace the top panel.
6. Turn on the system and check the operator control panel for progress messages.
Respond yes to the update prompt.
7. After the Update utility has completed, turn off the system.
8. Remove the top panel.
9. Disable the FSL and set the SROM jumpers to their normal operating position.
10. Replace the top panel and turn the system back on.
11. Check to make sure that the appropriate console prompt appears.
Figure 8-1: Fail-Safe Jumper on the CPU Card (Normal Position)
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