Microsoft Windows Nt Operating System Firmware/Software - Compaq XP1000 Installation And Setup Manual

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Using the Flash Update Utility from AlphaBIOS

You may update the firmware by either using the supplied backup CD (QC-

07QAA-H8 or QC-07QJA-H8) or by copying the firmware from the Internet

onto a 1.44-MB diskette.

Updating Firmware from AlphaBIOS

To update the firmware from AlphaBIOS using the firmware CD or 1.44-MB

diskette, follow these steps:

1. Shut down the Windows NT operating system and restart the system.

2. Insert the Firmware Update CD-ROM or a 1.44-MB diskette (prepared

as the next section describes) into the appropriate drive.

3. From the AlphaBIOS boot screen, press the [F2] key to enter

AlphaBIOS setup.

4. From the AlphaBIOS setup screen, select Upgrade AlphaBIOS.

HINT: AlphaBIOS verifies the system image and displays the old and

new firmware versions.

5. Follow the screen prompts to complete the update.

Preparing a Firmware 1.44-MB Diskette

If you have access to the network and have either lost the backup CD supplied

with your system or wish to obtain newer firmware, you may use an Internet

browser to copy the firmware from http://www.compaq.com. Follow the

directions outlined at the site.

Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required

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