Installation manual

Updating Configuration Data
AlphaServer 1000/1000A CPU Upgrade Guide 4–7
Verifying Custom Settings/Variables
For Windows NT:
Using the cursor control keys:
A. Select the CMOS Setup menu to check and set system settings.
B. From the CMOS Setup Menu, press F6 to enter advanced CMOS setup mode. There
are additional system setting in the advanced mode.
Refer to the AlphaServer 1000/1000A Model 5/xxx Owner’s Guide Supplement for
more information.
For Digital UNIX and OpenVMS:
Use the show and set commands at the SRM console prompt, >>>, to display and
reset the values of the following environment variable settings. Refer to the service or
owner’s guide for your system for details.
auto_action
ewa0_mode
os_type
boot_def_dev
boot_file
boot os_flags
bus_probe_algorithm (should be set to New)
Building and Boot the Operating System
Digital UNIX systems: You will need to rebuild the kernel. For instructions, refer to the
Digital UNIX Release Notes and Installation Instructions, as appropriate for your system.
After you rebuild the kernel, you can boot the operating system.
OpenVMS and Windows systems. You have completed the upgrade and can boot the
operating system.
Completing the Upgrade
To complete the upgrade, verify that the CPU is installed correctly by checking the
operator control panel display: When the systems is turned on and the power up process is
completed, the operator control panel should display the message “Model 5/xxx,” where
“xxx” is the CPU speed.
Future reference, write the number of the performance-enhanced CPU upgrade option on
the conversion label included in the upgrade kit: