AlphaBIOS V5.70 for AlphaPC 164LX and AlphaPC 164SX
24 September 1999

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        This FwUpdate.txt file contains information and instructions
        unique to this family of Alpha systems running Windows NT.  For
        complete information about AlphaBIOS, see the Release Notes as
        well as the Configuration Guide.  These can be found via the
        World Wide Web at URL location:

        http://www.compaq.com/support/files/alphant/index.html

Updating the AlphaPC Firmware

1.  Create a firmware floppy:  unzip this kit into a directory
    on your hard disk.  Insert a blank, formatted  floppy into your 
    floppy drive and copy the kit contents to the floppy.

    Label this floppy, "AlphaBIOS V5.70 AlphaPC 164LX/164SX firmware."

2.  Shut down your AlphaPC and reboot it.  This may be done
    by selecting the "Shutdown and Restart" option in the "Shutdown
    Computer" logoff popup window.  Proceed to the next step when
    you are at the AlphaBIOS Boot Menu.

3.  When the AlphaBIOS Boot Menu appears, note the version at the top of 
    the screen.

    If it is 5.70, then Congratulations!  You already have this
    firmware installed and you do not need to update your firmware.
    To install Windows NT, read the Configuration Guide (or Release Notes) 
    that came with your Windows NT kit.  You can also obtain a copy of the 
    Configuration Guide at our World Wide Web site, at the URL at the
    top of this document.
    
    If the current AlphaBIOS version is not 5.70 or above, then an update 
    of the firmware may be needed in order to run Windows NT; proceed to 
    step 4 to upgrade.

4.  Insert the "AlphaBIOS V5.70 AlphaPC 164LX/164SX firmware" floppy into 
    your floppy drive.

5.  Press F2 to enter the Setup menu.

6.  Select "Upgrade AlphaBIOS" and press Enter.

7.  The update process begins.  Follow the instructions on the screen.

    If you encounter any difficulties in updating the firmware, call your
    system vendor technical support line for further assistance.  

    Your firmware update is complete.

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