Preface; Conventions - Compaq AlphaPC164SX Firmware Update Procedures

This document describes how to update firmware on the following DIGITAL
Semiconductor motherboards.
•
AlphaPC 164SX and AlphaPC 164LX using the Loadable Firmware Update utility
•
AlphaPC 164 using the standalone firmware update utility
It is intended for users administering these motherboard systems.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document.
Convention
>>>
boldface type
{braces, commas}
Italic type
Note:
Monospaced type
Warning
Description
Three angle brackets indicate the
Alpha SRM console prompt.
Boldface type indicates user
input or a menu selection.
Braces containing items
separated by commas indicate
mutually exclusive items.
Italic type emphasizes important
information and indicates
complete titles of manuals.
Notes provide additional
information about a topic.
Monospaced type indicates text
that the system displays.
Warnings indicate potential
damage to equipment or loss of
data.

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