Compaq AlphaPC 164LX - Manual (Page 65)

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–23
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM
7.4.2 Starting the AlphaBIOS
To start the AlphaBIOS, follow this procedure:
1. Insert the AlphaBIOS diskette into diskette drive A.
2. At the Alpha SRM Console prompt, enter the following command:
>>>fwupdate
Note: Because the firmware update utility reinitializes some system compo-
nents, it may appear as if your system is restarting.
Figure 7–1 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Boot screen with the “Press
to enter SETUP” message at the bottom.
Figure 7–1 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen
3. Press F2 to start the AlphaBIOS setup program.
Press to enter SETUP
d i g i t a l
AlphaBIOS Version 5.60
Please select the operating system to start:
Windows NT Workstation 4.00
Press Enter to choose.