AXP: Compaq AlphaServer

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Request:

You would like to install SuSE Linux for Alphas on a Compaq AlphaServer DSxx, ES40, or XP100. Your should use an actualized firmware version.

Procedure:

  1. Check the actual version installed on the computer...after boot type the following command:
    show version
    

    When your version is at least V5.4-2 May 19 1999 14:25:16 or newer you should be okay - the firmaware is actual enough.

  2. If your version is older please find the passing download for your system under the following URL:
    http://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/Alpha/firmware
  3. Follow the instructions given on this site to update your firmware.
  4. Afterwards you can begin installation following the instructions given in the handbook.
    Keywords: ALPHA, AXP, FIRMWARE, DS10, DS20, ES40, XP1000, COMPAQ

    Categories: DEC Alpha , Hardware , DEC Alpha

    SDB-sf_compaqaxp_firm, Copyright SuSE Linux AG, Nürnberg, Germany - Version: 17. Aug 1999
    SuSE Linux AG - Last generated: 11. Okt 1999 by wimer (sdb_gen 1.40.0)