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Conference wrksys::alphastation

Title:Alpha Workstation Conference
Notice:See note 1.* for conference notices
Moderator:WRKSYS::HOUSE
Created:Wed Sep 07 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1996
Total number of notes:9122

1897.0. "How do I build AlphaBios on 255???" by SCASS1::GALVIN (The Energizer Bunny's Trainer...) Mon Mar 17 1997 09:53

    AlphaStation 255 Building AlphaBios
    
    I have a client that received an AlphaStation 255 that wants to run
    both Digital Unix and Windows NT.  I have updated the firmware to V3.8
    (SRM) and built Digital Unix V4.0B.
    
    I tried building WindowsNT v4.0 and can not get the AlphaBios to load.
    How do I build AlphaBios from the Console?
    
    I was told in the NTAXP conference that I can build BIOS from the NT
    CD.  Please point me to a procedure or note, etc...
    
    thanks,
    
    /Mic
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1897.1UTOPIE::OETTLhide bug until worst timeMon Mar 17 1997 13:3513
Hello,

the Alphastation255 can have either SRM console OR AlphaBIOS installed.
If you type "show config" at the ">>>" prompt, you will notice the line
"ARC console not found".

You will have to reprogram your firmware in case you want to switch from
VMS/UNIX to WindowsNT and vice versa.

To switch from SRM to AlphaBIOS boot your firmware CD an type "update arc"
at the Apu> prompt. (Not 100% sure if syntax is correct...)

�tzi
1897.2dual-boot from floppyWRKSYS::SCHUMANNMon Mar 17 1997 17:204
You can also run AlphaBIOS from floppy without re-flashing. See 843.64 or read

ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/utilities/mkntboot.txt