Starting The Alphabios; Alphabios Boot Screen - Compaq AlphaPC 164LX User Manual

Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM

7.4.2 Starting the AlphaBIOS

To start the AlphaBIOS, follow this procedure:
1. Insert the AlphaBIOS diskette into diskette drive A.
2. At the Alpha SRM Console prompt, enter the following command:
>>>fwupdate
Note:
Figure 7–1 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Boot screen with the "Press
<F2> to enter SETUP" message at the bottom.
Figure 7–1 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen
AlphaBIOS Version 5.60
Please select the operating system to start:
Windows NT Workstation 4.00
Press Enter to choose.
d i g i t a l
3. Press F2 to start the AlphaBIOS setup program.
Because the firmware update utility reinitializes some system compo-
nents, it may appear as if your system is restarting.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
Alpha SRM Console Firmware
7–23