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DIGITAL Custom AlphaServer 4100
PCI Backplane
Upgrade Guide
Part Number: EK-CATUP-UG. A01

November 1997

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

November 1997
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this
publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication
imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid written
license from DIGITAL or an authorized sublicensor.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1997. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: AlphaServer, DIGITAL, DIGITAL UNIX,
OpenVMS, PowerStorm, and the DIGITAL logo.
The following are third-party trademarks:
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 General.................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.2 Upgrade Kit Contents .............................................................................................. 1–1

2 Upgrade Procedure
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Recording Customized Configurations..................................................................... 2–2
2.3 Normal System Power Down ................................................................................... 2–3
2.4 Unpacking the Shipment.......................................................................................... 2–4
2.5 Upgrading the Hardware.......................................................................................... 2–4
2.5.1 Extending the Chassis for Service .................................................................. 2–4
2.5.2 Removing the Front Top Cover...................................................................... 2–6
2.5.3 Removing the CD-ROM Drive....................................................................... 2–7
2.5.4 Removing the Power Supply Line Filter Access Cover .................................. 2–8
2.5.5 Removing the Right Side Cover..................................................................... 2–9
2.5.6 Removing the PCI/EISA Option Modules .....................................................2–10
2.5.7 Removing the PCI/EISA Backplane..............................................................2–11
2.5.8 Installing the New PCI Backplane and 3.3 V Power Cable Assembly............2–12
2.5.9 Completing the Hardware Upgrade ...............................................................2–14
2.6 Updating the System Firmware...............................................................................2–15
2.6.1 Updating Firmware from the Internal CD-ROM............................................2–17
2.6.2 Updating Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk (Creating the Diskettes) ..2–19
2.6.3 Updating Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk (Performing the Update) .2–21
2.6.4 Updating Firmware from a Network Device..................................................2–24
2.6.5 LFU Commands............................................................................................2–26
2.7 Updating EISA Configuration Data ........................................................................2–28
2.7.1 Step 1: Start the ECU...................................................................................2–28
2.7.2 Step 2: Correct Your Configuration Data .....................................................2–28
2.7.3 Step 3: Step Through the ECU Dialog Boxes ...............................................2–29
2.8 Restoring Custom Configurations ...........................................................................2–29

Examples
Example 2-1 Starting LFU from the SRM Console.......................................................2–15
Example 2-2 Booting LFU from the CD-ROM .............................................................2–15
Example 2-3 Updating Firmware from the Internal CD-ROM ......................................2–17
Example 2-4 Creating Update Diskettes on an OpenVMS System ................................2–20
Example 2-5 Updating Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk...................................2–21
Example 2-6 Selecting AS4X00FW to Update Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk2–23
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Example 2-7 Updating Firmware from a Network Device ........................................... 2–24

Figures
Figure 2-1 Removing the Front Bezel ........................................................................... 2–3
Figure 2-2 Extending the Chassis for Service................................................................ 2–5
Figure 2-3 Removing and Replacing the Front Top Cover ............................................ 2–6
Figure 2-4 Removing and Replacing the CD-ROM Drive ............................................. 2–7
Figure 2-5 Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Line Filter Access Cover......... 2–8
Figure 2-6 Removing and Replacing the Right Side Cover ........................................... 2–9
Figure 2-7 Removing and Replacing a PCI/EISA Option Modules ............................. 2–10
Figure 2-8 Removing the PCI/EISA Backplane .......................................................... 2–11
Figure 2-9 Installing the PCI Backplane and 3.3 V Power Cable Assembly ................ 2–12
Figure 2-10 Connecting Cables to Power Supply Line Filter....................................... 2–13
Figure 2-11 Starting LFU from the AlphaBIOS Console............................................. 2–16

Tables
Table 1-1 2T-CATUP Hardware Upgrade Kit Components .......................................... 1–1
Table 2-1 List of Customized Configuration Data......................................................... 2–2
Table 2-2 File Locations for Creating Update Diskettes on a PC................................. 2–19
Table 2-3 LFU Command Summary........................................................................... 2–26

Preface
Overview
This guide provides the information necessary to upgrade the custom AlphaServer 4100
system PCI backplane so that DIGITAL PowerStorm graphics options can be installed.

Intended Audience
This guide is intended for DIGITAL service personnel or qualified Self-maintenance
customers who are familiar with installing computer systems, and for system managers and
others who perform system management tasks.

Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction – Provides an overview of 2T-CATUP hardware upgrade kit along
with a parts list.
Chapter 2, Upgrade Procedure – Provides the detailed procedures for upgrading the custom
AlphaServer 4100 system PCI backplane.

Related Documents
Other documents related to the custom AlphaServer 4100 system include the following:
•

DIGITAL Custom AlphaServer 4100 System Solutions Installation/Owner’s/Service Guide
(EK-410LP-IN)

Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Convention

Meaning

Note

A note calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of
special importance.

Caution

A caution contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.

Warning

A warning contains information essential to the safety of personnel.

Circled numbers provide a link between figures or examples and text.

MONOSPACE

Text displayed on the screen is shown in monospace type.

bold type

Bold type denotes user input or software commands.

Italic type

Italic type emphasizes important information, indicates variables, and
indicates complete titles of manuals.

The following symbols appear on the chassis. Please review their definitions below:
This Dangerous Voltage warning symbol indicates risk of electrical shock and
indicates hazards from dangerous voltage.

This Attention symbol is used to alert the reader about specific safety
conditions, and to instruct the reader to read separate instructional material.

Reader’s Comments
DIGITAL welcomes your comments on this or any other manual. You can send your
comments to DIGITAL by mail to the following address:
Digital Equipment Corporation
Shared Engineering Services
PKO3-2/21J
129 Parker Street
Maynard, MA 01754-2199

1
Introduction
1.1 General
This chapter contains an overview of 2T-CATUP hardware upgrade kit along with a parts list.
The present custom AlphaServer 4100 PCI backplane does not provide for the distribution of
3.3 V to the PCI slots. The DIGITAL PowerStorm graphics options require 3.3 V, so the 2TCATUP hardware upgrade kit is designed to provide the distribution of 3.3V to the PCI slots.
This will allow PowerStorm graphics options to be installed in the custom AlphaServer 4100
systems. The upgrade consists of removing the original PCI backplane, replacing it with the
new PCI backplane, and installing the 3.3 V power cable assembly.

1.2 Upgrade Kit Contents
The 2T-CATUP hardware upgrade kit contains the components listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 2T-CATUP Hardware Upgrade Kit Components
Description

Part Number

Quantity

PCI backplane

54-24429-11

3.3 V power cable assembly

17-04704-01

Adhesive backed cable clip

12-21249-01

Return label

36-26123-07

Upgrade Guide

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2
Upgrade Procedure
2.1 Introduction
The following sections provide the procedures for performing the custom AlphaServer 4100
PCI backplane upgrade. This upgrade should take approximately 30 minutes.
In order to perform the custom AlphaServer 4100 PCI backplane upgrade, the procedures
should be performed in the sequence listed below.
•

Recording Customized Configurations

•

Normal System Power Down

•

Unpacking the Shipment

•

Upgrading the Hardware
— Extending the Chassis for Service
— Removing the Front Top Cover
— Removing the CD-ROM Drive
— Removing the Power Supply Line Filter Access Cover
— Removing the Right Side Cover
— Removing the PCI/EISA Option Modules
— Removing the PCI/EISA Backplane
— Installing the New PCI Backplane and 3.3 V Power Cable Assembly
— Completing the Hardware Upgrade

•

Updating the System Firmware

•

Updating EISA Configuration Data

•

Restoring Custom Configurations
___________________________ WARNING _________________________
Before servicing the custom AlphaServer 4100 system chassis, ensure that the
DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and disconnect the
power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on the front of
the chassis.
______________________________________________________________

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____________________________WARNING_________________________
Only a qualified service person should remove and replace components in the
custom AlphaServer 4100 system. A qualified service person should have the
technical training and experience necessary to be aware of the hazards to
which they are exposed in performing a task and the measures that should be
taken to minimize the danger to themselves or other persons.
______________________________________________________________

Tools Required
The following tools are required for performing the custom AlphaServer 4100 system PCI
backplane upgrade:
•

Phillips-head screwdriver (#2)

•

Flat-blade screwdriver

•

Torque wrench capable of up to 20 inch-pounds, with an extension and a #2 Phillips-head
tip.

2.2 Recording Customized Configurations
Before you upgrade the hardware, be sure to record any customized configuration information
stored in the custom AlphaServer 4100 system NVRAM. Once you upgrade the hardware,
any such customization information will be lost. It is recommended that you record the
following items listed in Table 2-1, as well as any others particular to the system you are
upgrading.
Table 2-1 List of Customized Configuration Data
Item

Command

System Password

set password

Action on power-up

auto_action

Boot flags

boot_osflags

Boot device

bootdef_dev

Console display device

set console

Operating system type

os_type

Power-up/diagnostic display message

ocp_text

NVRAM script

edit nvram

Once you complete the upgrade and restore any customized configuration parameters, certain
devices may appear differently in the custom AlphaServer 4100 show config or show device
displays. For example, the boot device may be named differently in the new displays.

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2.3 Normal System Power Down
Perform the following procedure to power down the custom AlphaServer 4100 system before
performing the upgrade:
1.

Perform an orderly shutdown of the DIGITAL custom AlphaServer 4100 operating
system.
_____________________________ Note____________________________
It is recommended that you back up the system disk prior to shutting down the
operating system.
______________________________________________________________

Remove the front bezel from the DIGITAL custom AlphaServer 4100 chassis by pressing
in at the bottom of the two pull loops  on the front bezel  to rotate them down and out
from the bezel and using them to pull the bezel away from the chassis (see Figure 2-1).

Place the DC On/Off button on the DIGITAL custom AlphaServer 4100 operator control
panel in the Off position. Disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input
receptacle(s) on the front of the chassis.

Figure 2-1 Removing the Front Bezel

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2.4 Unpacking the Shipment
The 2T-CATUP hardware upgrade kit may include more than one carton. Check the packing
list and the parts list in Table 1-1 to ensure that all items listed have been received.
If the equipment is damaged or if any items are missing, notify the delivery agent and contact
the DIGITAL sales representative.
______________________________ Note ___________________________
Save the shipping carton and packing material from the new PCI backplane. After
performing the upgrade, the original PCI backplane that was removed during the
upgrade must be returned to DIGITAL.
______________________________________________________________

2.5 Upgrading the Hardware
The following sections contain the procedures for disassembling the hardware in order to
perform the upgrade, installing the upgrade, and reassembling the hardware. The procedures
should be performed in the order they are listed.

2.5.1 Extending the Chassis for Service
____________________________WARNING_________________________
Before extending the chassis for service, ensure that the cabinet is stable and
that all provided stabilizing features have been activated. The stabilizing
features for the rack or cabinet are configuration dependent.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to extend the custom AlphaServer 4100 system chassis for
service:
1.

Extend the stabilizing legs  at the front of the cabinet (if stabilizing legs are provided)
(see Figure 2-2).

Remove the front bezel (see Figure 2-1).

Remove the four retaining screws  that secure the chassis to the front rails (see Figure
2-2).
_____________________________Caution__________________________
Check and ensure that all cables are free to follow the chassis before extending
the chassis.
______________________________________________________________

Carefully pull the chassis forward until the slides lock in the extended position.

To secure the chassis in the cabinet, press up on the left and right slide locks, and reverse
steps 1 through 4 of the extension procedure.

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Figure 2-2 Extending the Chassis for Service

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2.5.2 Removing the Front Top Cover
____________________________WARNING_________________________
Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures,
ensure that the DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and
disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on
the front of the chassis.
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________Caution__________________________
Use care when removing and replacing the cover to prevent damage to the RFI
gaskets that are located around the cover and opening.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to remove the front top cover:
1.

Extend the chassis for service (see Section 2.5.1).

Loosen the three captive thumb screws  on the front edge of the front top cover  (see
Figure 2-3).

Pull the front top cover forward until the rear edges slide out from under the retaining
lips (see Figure 2-3).

Lift the front top cover off of the chassis.

To replace the front top cover, refer to Figure 2-3 and reverse steps 1 through 4 of the
removal procedure.
Figure 2-3 Removing and Replacing the Front Top Cover

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2.5.3 Removing the CD-ROM Drive
___________________________ WARNING _________________________
Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures,
ensure that the DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and
disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on
the front of the chassis.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to remove the CD-ROM drive:
1.

Extend the chassis for service (see Section 2.5.1).

Remove the front top cover (see Section 2.5.2).

Loosen the four captive thumb screws  that secure the CD-ROM drive bracket  to the
front of the chassis (see Figure 2-4).

Slide the CD-ROM drive  and bracket  partially out of the chassis until the two
mounting clips on the rear of the bracket come out of the two rubber grommets mounted
on top of the power supply line filter access cover.

Disconnect the power  and data  cables from the rear of the CD-ROM drive (see
Figure 2-4).

Slide the CD-ROM drive and bracket completely out of the chassis.

The four screws  (two on each side) that secure the CD-ROM drive  to the bracket 
(see Figure 2-4) do not have to be removed for this upgrade.

To replace the CD-ROM drive, refer to Figure 2-4 and reverse steps 1 through 6 of the
removal procedure.
Figure 2-4 Removing and Replacing the CD-ROM Drive

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2.5.4 Removing the Power Supply Line Filter Access Cover
____________________________WARNING_________________________
Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures,
ensure that the DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and
disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on
the front of the chassis.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to remove the power supply line filter access cover:
1.

Extend the chassis for service (see Section 2.5.1).

Remove the front top cover (see Section 2.5.2).

Remove the CD-ROM drive (see Section 2.5.3).

Remove the four screws  that secure the power supply line filter access cover  and
remove the access cover (see Figure 2-5).

To replace the power supply line filter access cover, refer to Figure 2-5 and reverse steps 1
through 4 of the removal procedure.
Figure 2-5 Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Line Filter Access Cover

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2.5.5 Removing the Right Side Cover
___________________________ WARNING _________________________
Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures,
ensure that the DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and
disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on
the front of the chassis.
______________________________________________________________
____________________________ Caution __________________________
Use care when removing and replacing the cover to prevent damage to the RFI
gaskets that are located around the four sides of the cover.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to remove the right side cover:
1.

Extend the chassis for service (see Section 2.5.1).

Loosen the two captive screws  along the top edge of the right side cover  (see Figure
2-6).

Tilt the top of the right side cover out from the chassis (see Figure 2-6).

Lift the right side cover until the tabs along the bottom edge come out of the slots  in
the chassis, and then pull the right side cover out and away from the chassis.

To replace the right side cover, refer to Figure 2-6 and reverse steps 1 through 4 of the
removal procedure.
Figure 2-6 Removing and Replacing the Right Side Cover

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2.5.6 Removing the PCI/EISA Option Modules
____________________________WARNING_________________________
Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures,
ensure that the DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and
disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on
the front of the chassis.
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________Caution__________________________
DO NOT install a full length PCI option in the 6th (bottom) slot of the PCI/EISA
card-cage area.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to remove PCI/EISA option modules:
1.

Extend the chassis for service (see Section 2.5.1).

Remove the right side cover (see Section 2.5.5).

Disconnect all cables that are connected to the PCI/EISA option modules from the rear of
the chassis. Label these cables for reconnection.

Put on an antistatic wriststrap.
_____________________________Caution__________________________
An antistatic wriststrap must be worn when handling any module to prevent
damage to the module.
______________________________________________________________

Remove the screw  that secures the PCI/EISA option module  in its slot (see Figure 27).

Slide the PCI/EISA option module out of the slot (see Figure 2-7).

To replace the PCI/EISA option modules, refer to Figure 2-7 and reverse steps 1 through 6 of
the removal procedure.
Figure 2-7 Removing and Replacing a PCI/EISA Option Modules

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2.5.7 Removing the PCI/EISA Backplane
___________________________ WARNING _________________________
Before performing the following removal and replacement procedures,
ensure that the DC On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and
disconnect the power cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on
the front of the chassis.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to remove the PCI/EISA backplane:
1.

Extend the chassis for service (see Section 2.5.1).

Remove the right side cover (see Section 2.5.5).

Remove all of the PCI/EISA option modules (see Section 2.5.6).

Disconnect the eight cables from the PCI/EISA backplane.

Remove the nine screws  that secure the PCI/EISA backplane  to the card-cage wall
(see Figure 2-8).

Pull straight out on the PCI/EISA backplane to disconnect it from the system bus to PCI
bus module.

Remove the PCI/EISA backplane from the PCI/EISA card-cage.

To replace the PCI/EISA backplane, refer to Figure 2-8 and reverse steps 1 through 7 of the
removal procedure. Ensure that the jumper on the new PCI/EISA backplane is set to match
the jumper on the backplane that was removed.
Figure 2-8 Removing the PCI/EISA Backplane

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2.5.8 Installing the New PCI Backplane and 3.3 V Power Cable Assembly
____________________________WARNING_________________________
Before performing the following installation procedures, ensure that the DC
On/Off button on the OCP is in the OFF position and disconnect the power
cord(s) from the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on the front of the
chassis.
______________________________________________________________
Perform the following procedure to install the new PCI/EISA backplane and 3.3 V power
cable assembly:
1.

Insert the new PCI/EISA backplane into the PCI/EISA card-cage.

Push straight in on the new PCI/EISA backplane to connect it to the system bus to PCI
bus module.

Install the nine screws  that secure the new PCI/EISA backplane  to the card-cage
wall (see Figure 2-9).

Reconnect the eight cables to the new PCI/EISA backplane.

Connect the two connectors  on the 3.3 V power cable assembly to the two connectors
 on the upper right edge of the new PCI/EISA backplane (see Figure 2-9).
6. Remove the paper from the two adhesive backed cable clips  and attach them along the

left side of the card-cage roof (see Figure 2-9).

Route the 3.3 V power cables through the two cable clips and out through the opening in
the upper-left rear area of the card-cage to the power supply line filter.

Figure 2-9 Installing the PCI Backplane and 3.3 V Power Cable Assembly
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8.
9.

Remove the two screws  that secure the power supply bus bars to the 3.3 V post  and
the return post  on the power supply line filter (see Figure 2-10).
Using one of the two screws , secure the black cable  of the 3.3 V power cable
assembly to the return post  on the power supply line filter (see Figure 2-10). Torque
this screw to 20 inch-pounds.

10. Using the other screw , secure the orange cable  of the 3.3 V power cable assembly to
the 3.3 V post  on the power supply line filter (see Figure 2-10). Torque this screw to
20 inch-pounds.
Figure 2-10 Connecting Cables to Power Supply Line Filter
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2.5.9 Completing the Hardware Upgrade
Perform the following procedure to complete the hardware upgrade:
1.

Reinstall the PCI/EISA option modules (see Section 2.5.6).

Reinstall the right side cover (see Section 2.5.5).

Reinstall the power supply line filter access cover (see Section 2.5.4).

Reinstall the CD-ROM drive (see Section 2.5.3).

Reinstall the front top cover (see Section 2.5.2).

Secure the custom AlphaServer 4100 chassis in the cabinet (see Section 2.5.1).

Reconnect the power cord(s) to the power supply ac input receptacle(s) on the front of
the chassis.

Reinstall the front bezel by aligning the ball-stud receivers on the front bezel with the
ball studs on the front of the system and pressing the front bezel into place.

Apply power to the custom AlphaServer 4100 system chassis, by placing the DC On/Off
button on the OCP to the ON position.

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2.6 Updating the System Firmware
Use the Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) utility to update system firmware.
You can start LFU from either the SRM console or the AlphaBIOS console.
•

From the SRM console, start LFU by issuing the lfu command (see Example 2-1). Also
from the SRM console, LFU can be booted from the Alpha CD-ROM (V3.7 or later), as
shown in Example 2-2.

•

From the AlphaBIOS console, select Upgrade AlphaBIOS from the AlphaBIOS Setup
screen (see Figure 2-11).

Example 2-1 Starting LFU from the SRM Console
P00>>> lfu
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or
Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: cda0
.
.
.
UPD>

Example 2-2 Booting LFU from the CD-ROM
P00>>> show dev ncr0
polling ncr0 (NCR 53C810) slot 1, bus 0 PCI, hose 1
dka500.5.0.1.1

DKa500

SCSI Bus ID 7

RRD45 1645

P00>>> boot dka500
(boot dka500.5.0.1.1 -flags 0,0)
block 0 of dka500.5.0.1.1 is a valid boot block
.
.
.
jumping to bootstrap code
The default bootfile for this platform is
[AS4X00]AS4X00_LFU.EXE
Hit <RETURN> at the prompt to use the default bootfile.
Bootfile: <CR>
Starting Firmware Update Utility
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***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
.
.
.
UPD>

Figure 2-11 Starting LFU from the AlphaBIOS Console
AlphaBIOS Setup

Display System Configuration...
Upgrade AlphaBIOS
Hard Disk Setup
CMOS Setup...
Install Windows NT
Utilities
About AlphaBIOS...

Press ENTER to upgrade your AlphaBIOS from floppy or CD-ROM.

ESC=Exit
LJ-05706.AI4

A typical update procedure is:
1.

Start LFU.

Use the LFU list command to show the revisions of modules that LFU can update and the
revisions of update firmware.

Use the LFU update command to write the new firmware.

Use the LFU exit command to exit back to the console.

The sections that follow show examples of updating firmware from the local CD-ROM, the
local floppy, and a network device. Following the examples is an LFU command reference.

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2.6.1 Updating Firmware from the Internal CD-ROM
Insert the update CD-ROM, start LFU, and select cda0 as the load device.
Example 2-3 Updating Firmware from the Internal CD-ROM
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or
Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: cda0
Please enter the name of the options firmware files list, or
Press <return> to use the default filename [AS4X00FW]: AS4X00FW

Copying AS4X00CP from DKA500.5.0.1.1 .
Copying [as4x00]RHREADME from DKA500.5.0.1.1 .
Copying [as4x00]RHSRMROM from DKA500.5.0.1.1 ....................
Copying [as4x00]RHARCROM from DKA500.5.0.1.1 .............
----------------------------------------------------------------Function

Description

----------------------------------------------------------------Display

Displays the system's configuration table.

Exit

Done exit LFU (reset).

List

Lists the device, revision, firmware name, and
update revision.

Lfu

Restarts LFU.

Readme

Lists important release information.

Update

Replaces current firmware with loadable data image.

Verify

Compares loadable and hardware images.

? or Help

Scrolls this function table.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

UPD> list
Device

Current Revision

Filename

Update Revision

AlphaBIOS

V5.12-2

arcrom

V6.40-1

srmflash

V1.0-9

srmrom

V2.0-3

UPD> update *

WARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete for each device.

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Confirm update on: AlphaBIOS

[Y/(N)] y

DO NOT ABORT!
AlphaBIOS

Updating to V6.40-1... Verifying V6.40-1... PASSED.

Confirm update on: srmflash

[Y/(N)] y

DO NOT ABORT!
srmflash

Updating to V2.0-3... Verifying V2.0-3... PASSED.

UPD> exit

Select the device from which firmware will be loaded. The choices are the internal CD-ROM,
the internal floppy disk, or a network device. In this example, the internal CD-ROM is
selected.
Select the file that has the firmware update, or press Enter to select the default file. The file
options are:
AS4X00FW
(default)

SRM console, AlphaBIOS console, and I/O adapter firmware.

AS4X00CP

SRM console and AlphaBIOS console firmware only.

AS4X00IO

I/O adapter firmware only.

In this example the file for console firmware (AlphaBIOS and SRM) is selected.
The LFU function table and prompt (UPD>) display.
Use the LFU list command to determine the revision of firmware in a device and the most
recent revision of that firmware available in the selected file. In this example, the resident
firmware for each console (SRM and AlphaBIOS) is at an earlier revision than the firmware
in the update file.
The update command updates the device specified or all devices. In this example, the
wildcard indicates that all devices supported by the selected update file will be updated.
For each device, you are asked to confirm that you want to update the firmware. The default
is no. Once the update begins, do not abort the operation. Doing so will corrupt the firmware
on the module.
The exit command returns you to the console from which you entered LFU (either SRM or
AlphaBIOS).

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2.6.2 Updating Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk (Creating the Diskettes)
To update system firmware from the floppy disk, you first must create the firmware update
diskettes. You will need to create two diskettes: one for console updates, and one for I/O.
1.

Download the update files from the Internet.
You can access the firmware as follows:
•

Using a World Wide Web browser (such as Mosaic or Netscape), follow links to
AlphaServer 4100 systems, then technical resources from URL:
http://www.digital.com/info/alphaserver/products.html

•

Using ftp, copy the file:
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/

The files are structured as those on the firmware CD and are separated by CD release.
For example, the contents of the V3.6 firmware CD are located at:
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware/v3.6
2.

On a PC, copy files onto two FAT-formatted diskettes as shown in Table 2-2.
From an OpenVMS system, copy files onto two ODS2-formatted diskettes as shown in
Example 2-4.

Table 2-2 File Locations for Creating Update Diskettes on a PC
Console Update Diskette

I/O Update Diskette

AS4X00FW.TXT

AS4X00IO.TXT

AS4X00CP.TXT

RHREADME.SYS

CIPCA214.SYS

RHSRMROM.SYS

DFPAA246.SYS

RHARCROM.SYS

KZPAAA10.SYS

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Example 2-4 Creating Update Diskettes on an OpenVMS System
Console update diskette
$ inquire ignore "Insert blank HD floppy in DVA0, then continue"
$ set verify
$ set proc/priv=all
$ init /density=hd/index=begin dva0: rhods2cp
$ mount dva0: rhods2cp
$ create /directory dva0:[as4x00]
$ copy as4x00fw.sys dva0:[as4x00]as4x00fw.sys
$ copy as4x00cp.sys dva0:[as4x00]as4x00cp.sys
$ copy rhreadme.sys dva0:[as4x00]rhreadme.sys
$ copy as4x00fw.txt dva0:[as4x00]as4x00fw.txt
$ copy as4x00cp.txt dva0:[as4x00]as4x00cp.txt
$ copy rhsrmrom.sys dva0:[as4x00]rhsrmrom.sys
$ copy rharcrom.sys dva0:[as4x00]rharcrom.sys
$ dismount dva0:
$ set noverify
$ exit
I/O update diskette
$ inquire ignore "Insert blank HD floppy in DVA0, then continue"
$ set verify
$ set proc/priv=all
$ init /density=hd/index=begin dva0: rhods2io
$ mount dva0: rhods2io
$ create /directory dva0:[as4x00]
$ create /directory dva0:[options]
$ copy as4x00fw.sys dva0:[as4x00]as4x00fw.sys
$ copy as4x00io.sys dva0:[as4x00]as4x00io.sys
$ copy rhreadme.sys dva0:[as4x00]rhreadme.sys
$ copy as4x00fw.txt dva0:[as4x00]as4x00fw.txt
$ copy as4x00io.txt dva0:[as4x00]as4x00io.txt
$ copy cipca214.sys dva0:[options]cipca214.sys
$ copy dfpaa246.sys dva0:[options]dfpaa246.sys
$ copy kzpsaA10.sys dva0:[options]kzpsaa10.sys
$ dismount dva0:
$ set noverify
$ exit

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2.6.3 Updating Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk (Performing the Update)
Insert an update diskette (see Section 2.6.2) into the internal floppy drive. Start LFU and
select dva0 as the load device.
Example 2-5 Updating Firmware from the Internal Floppy Disk
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or
Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: dva0

Please enter the name of the options firmware files list, or
Press <return> to use the default filename [AS4X00IO,(AS4X00CP)]:
AS4X00IO

Copying AS4X00IO from DVA0 .
Copying RHREADME from DVA0 .
Copying CIPCA214 from DVA0 .
Copying DFPAA252 from DVA0 ...
Copying KZPSAA11 from DVA0 ...
.
. [The function table displays, followed by the UPD> prompt, as
. shown in Example 2-3

UPD> list
Device

Current Revision

Filename

Update Revision

AlphaBIOS

V5.12-3

arcrom

Missing file

pfi0

2.46

dfpaa_fw

2.52

srmflash

T3.2-21

srmrom

Missing file

cipca_fw

A214

kzpsa_fw

A11

UPD> update pfi0

WARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete for each device.

Confirm update on: pfi0

[Y/(N)] y

DO NOT ABORT!
pfi0

Updating to 2.52... Verifying to 2.52... PASSED.

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UPD> lfu
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or
Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: dva0
Please enter the name of the options firmware files list, or

Press <return> to use the default filename [AS4X00IO,(AS4X00CP)]:
.
. (The function table displays, followed by the UPD> prompt.
. Console firmware can now be updated.)

UPD> exit

Select the device from which firmware will be loaded. The choices are the internal CD-ROM,
the internal floppy disk, or a network device. In this example, the internal floppy disk is
selected.
Select the file that has the firmware update, or press Enter to select the default file. When the
internal floppy disk is the load device, the file options are:
AS4X00CP (default)

SRM console and AlphaBIOS console firmware only.

AS4X00IO

I/O adapter firmware only.

The default option in Example 2-3 (AS4X00FW) is not available, since the file is too large to
fit on a 1.44 MB diskette. This means that when a floppy disk is the load device, you can
update either console firmware or I/O adapter firmware, but not both in the same LFU
session. If you need to update both, after finishing the first update, restart LFU with the lfu
command and insert the diskette with the other file.

In this example the file for I/O adapter firmware is selected.
Use the LFU list command to determine the revision of firmware in a device and the most
recent revision of that firmware available in the selected file. In this example, the update
revision for console firmware displays as “Missing file” because only the I/O firmware files
are available on the floppy disk.
The update command updates the device specified or all devices.
For each device, you are asked to confirm that you want to update the firmware. The default
is no. Once the update begins, do not abort the operation. Doing so will corrupt the firmware
on the module.
The lfu command restarts the utility so that console firmware can be updated. (Another
method is shown in Example 2-6, where the user specifies the file AS4X00FW and is
prompted to insert the second diskette.)
The default update file, AS4X00CP, is selected. The console firmware can now be updated,
using the same procedure as for the I/O firmware.
The exit command returns you to the console from which you entered LFU (either SRM or
AlphaBIOS).

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Example 2-6 Selecting AS4X00FW to Update Firmware from the Internal Floppy
Disk
P00>>> lfu
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or
Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: dva0
Please enter the name of the firmware files list, or
Press <return> to use the default filename [AS4X00IO,(AS4X00CP)]: AS4X00FW
Copying AS4X00FW from DVA0 .
Copying RHREADME from DVA0 .
Copying RHSRMROM from DVA0 ..........................
Copying RHARCROM from DVA0 ...............
Copying CIPCA214 from DVA0
Please insert next floppy containing the firmware,
Press <return> when ready. Or type DONE to abort.
Copying CIPCA214 from DVA0 .
Copying DFPAA246 from DVA0 ...
Copying KZPSAA10 from DVA0 ...
.
.
.

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2.6.4 Updating Firmware from a Network Device
Copy files to the local MOP server’s MOP load area, start LFU, and select ewa0 as the load
device. Before starting LFU, download the update files from the Internet (see Section 2.6.2).
You will need the files with the extension .SYS. Copy these files to your local MOP server’s
MOP load area.
Example 2-7 Updating Firmware from a Network Device
***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****
Select firmware load device (cda0, dva0, ewa0), or
Press <return> to bypass loading and proceed to LFU: ewa0
Please enter the name of the options firmware files list, or
Press <return> to use the default filename [AS4X00FW]:

Copying AS4X00FW from EWA0 .
Copying RHREADME from EWA0 .
Copying RHSRMROM from EWA0 ...........................
Copying RHARCROM from EWA0 ............
Copying CIPCA214 from EWA0 .
Copying DFPAA246 from EWA0 ...
Copying KZPSAA11 from EWA0 ...
.
. [The function table displays, followed by the UPD> prompt, as
. shown in Example 2-3.]

UPD> list
Device

Current Revision

Filename

Update Revision

AlphaBIOS

V5.12-2

arcrom

V6.40-1

kzpsa0

A10

kzpsa_fw

A10

kzpsa1

A10

kzpsa_fw

A10

srmflash

V1.0-9

srmrom

V2.0-3

cipca_fw
dfpaa_fw

A214
2.46

UPD> update * -all

WARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete for each device.
DO NOT ABORT!

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AlphaBIOS

Updating to V6.40-1... Verifying V6.40-1... PASSED.
DO NOT ABORT!

kzpsa0

Updating to A11

... Verifying A11... PASSED.

DO NOT ABORT!
kzpsa1

Updating to A11

... Verifying A11... PASSED.

DO NOT ABORT!
srmflash

Updating to V2.0-3... Verifying V2.0-3... PASSED.

UPD> exit

Select the device from which firmware will be loaded. The choices are the internal
CD-ROM, the internal floppy disk, or a network device. In this example, a network
device is selected.
Select the file that has the firmware update, or press Enter to select the default file.
The file options are:
AS4X00FW
(default)

SRM console, AlphaBIOS console, and I/O adapter
firmware.

AS4X00CP

SRM console and AlphaBIOS console firmware only.

AS4X00IO

I/O adapter firmware only.

In this example the default file, which has both console firmware (AlphaBIOS and
SRM) and I/O adapter firmware, is selected.
Use the LFU list command to determine the revision of firmware in a device and the
most recent revision of that firmware available in the selected file. In this example,
the resident firmware for each console (SRM and AlphaBIOS) and I/O adapter is at
an earlier revision than the firmware in the update file.
The update command updates the device specified or all devices. In this example,
the wildcard indicates that all devices supported by the selected update file will be
updated. Typically LFU requests confirmation before updating each console’s or
device’s firmware. The -all option eliminates the update confirmation requests.
The exit command returns you to the console from which you entered LFU (either
SRM or AlphaBIOS).

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2.6.5 LFU Commands
The commands summarized in Table 2-3 are used to update system firmware.
Table 2-3 LFU Command Summary
Command

Function

display

Shows the physical configuration of the system.

exit

Terminates the LFU program.

help

Displays the LFU command list.

lfu

Restarts the LFU program.

list

Displays the inventory of update firmware on the selected device.

readme

Lists release notes for the LFU program.

update

Writes new firmware to the module.

verify

Reads the firmware from the module into memory and compares it with the update
firmware.

These commands are described in the following pages.

GLVSOD\
The display command shows the physical configuration of the system. Display is equivalent
to issuing the SRM console command show configuration. Because it shows the slot for each
module, display can help you identify the location of a device.

H[LW
The exit command terminates the LFU program, causes system initialization and testing, and
returns the system to the console from which LFU was called.

KHOS
The help (or ?) command displays the LFU command list, shown below.
--------------------------------------------------------------------Function

Description

--------------------------------------------------------------------Display

Displays the system's configuration table.

Exit

Done exit LFU (reset).

List

Lists the device, revision, firmware name, and update
revision.

Lfu

Restarts LFU.

Readme

Lists important release information.

Update

Replaces current firmware with loadable data image.

Verify

Compares loadable and hardware images.

? or Help

Scrolls this function table.

---------------------------------------------------------------------

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OIX
The lfu command restarts the LFU program. This command is used when the update files are
on a floppy disk. The files for updating both console firmware and I/O firmware are too large
to fit on a 1.44 MB disk, so only one type of firmware can be updated at a time. Restarting
LFU enables you to specify another update file.

OLVW
The list command displays the inventory of update firmware on the CD-ROM, network, or
floppy. Only the devices listed at your terminal are supported for firmware updates.
The list command shows three pieces of information for each device:
•

Current Revision — The revision of the device’s current firmware

•

Filename — The name of the file used to update that firmware

•

Update Revision — The revision of the firmware update image

UHDGPH
The readme command lists release notes for the LFU program.

XSGDWH
The update command writes new firmware to the module. Then LFU automatically verifies
the update by reading the new firmware image from the module into memory and comparing
it with the source image.
To update more than one device, you may use a wildcard but not a list. For example, update
k* updates all devices with names beginning with k, and update * updates all devices. When
you do not specify a device name, LFU tries to update all devices; it lists the selected devices
to update and prompts before devices are updated. (The default is no.) The -all option
eliminates the update confirmation requests, enabling the update to proceed without operator
intervention.
____________________________ Caution __________________________
Never abort an update operation. Aborting corrupts the firmware on the module.
______________________________________________________________

YHULI\
The verify command reads the firmware from the module into memory and compares it with
the update firmware. If a module already verified successfully when you updated it, but later
failed tests, you can use verify to tell whether the firmware has become corrupted.

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2.7 Updating EISA Configuration Data
This section explains how to update your EISA configuration data, using the EISA
Configuration Utility. If your system is configured with a StorageWorks RAID controller, you
should also update your RAID controller firmware if your existing controller firmware is
earlier than V2.16 for EISA controllers and V2.36 for PCI controllers.
Use the EISA Configuration Utility diskette, minimum V1.8, provided with the upgrade kit,
to rebuild EISA configuration data.
_____________________________Caution__________________________
There are two versions of the ECU, one for OpenVMS and DIGITAL UNIX and
another for Windows NT. Be sure to use the appropriate ECU diskette for your
operating system.
______________________________________________________________

2.7.1 Step 1: Start the ECU
Insert the ECU diskette in the drive. At the P00>>> console prompt, enter the ecu
command. The ARC firmware will load and then the ECU will boot from the diskette. This
process takes several minutes, at most.
P00>>> ecu
loading ARC firmware
resetting all I/O busses
.
.
When the load process is complete, an informational screen is displayed, telling you that you
need to fix your configuration data. Then the ARC Boot menu is displayed.
Boot menu:
Boot Windows NT
Boot an alternate operating system
Run a program
Supplementary menu...
Use the arrow keys to select, then press Enter.

2.7.2 Step 2: Correct Your Configuration Data
Using the cursor control keys:
1. From the Boot menu, select Supplementary menu.
2.

From the Supplementary menu, select: Set up the system.

From the Setup menu, select each of the following choices in order.
Set system time <Enter>
Set default environment variables <Enter>
Set default configuration <Enter>

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If you are running DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS, choose the defaults by pressing
<Enter> at all the prompts.
If you are running Windows NT, select the options appropriate for your configuration.
For example, set the system time.
4.

After you set the default configuration, select Run EISA configuration
utility from floppy on the Setup menu.

2.7.3 Step 3: Step Through the ECU Dialog Boxes
The ECU displays a few dialog boxes. When these begin to appear do the following:
1.

At the Main Menu dialog box, press <Enter>.

If an ID mismatch dialog box is displayed, press <Enter> and wait about 30 seconds.

At the Main Menu dialog box, select STEP5: Save and Exit, and press
<Enter>.

Press <Enter> to save the configuration.

Press <Enter> again to reboot the ARC console. The ARC firmware will reboot and
display the Boot menu.
_____________________________ Note____________________________
For information on configuring ISA devices, refer to the DIGITAL Custom
AlphaServer 4100 System Solutions Installation/Owner’s/Service Guide.
______________________________________________________________

2.8 Restoring Custom Configurations
Use the custom configuration information you recorded prior to the hardware upgrade (see
Section 2.2) to restore any customizations to be stored in NVRAM. Refer to the DIGITAL
Custom AlphaServer 4100 System Solutions Installation/Owner’s/Service Guide for
information on setting specific environment variables.

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