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                    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++         December 1999
                    +     AlphaPC 164 SRM Firmware    +
                    +          README-First !!!       +
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1. Latest Firmware Update Revisions

   The latest Firmware Update files

      [ALPHAPC164]FWUPDATE.EXE
      [ALPHAPC164]PC164SRM.ROM

   on the Alpha Systems Firmware Update CD V5.6, contain
   the Firmware Update Utility and SRM Console V5.5 which
   has following components (* = Changed since last release):

                 SRM  5.5*
                BIOS  1.15a
         VMS PALcode  1.20-9
        UNIX PALcode  1.22-8

2. Firmware Enhancements and New Features

   - Fix for hang during UNIX installations on systems with 
     large memory configurations.
   - Fix for 40 MHz vs. 80 MHz oscillators on KZPCM adapters

3. Firmware Anomalies, Restrictions, and Workarounds

   None

4. Running the Firmware Update Utility

   To run the firmware update utility, follow this procedure:

        1.  From the Firmware Update menu choose whichever selection
            appears:

            Update SRM Console Firmware

            Update Firmware

        2.  When you are prompted to continue the update, choose
            Yes.

        3.  If the console selection does not match the firmware
            you updated, you will be prompted to update the 
            console selection.  If you are prompted to update the
            console selection, choose Yes.

        4.  Restart the system.

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