Installation manual
Upgrade Overview
1–2
AlphaServer 1000/1000A CPU Upgrade Guide
Upgrade Kit for AlphaServer 1000A Systems
• • Upgrade CPU module
• Product Conversion Label
• Return Label
• • Antistatic Wrist Strap
Firmware Diskettes:
• AxpServ 1000A 5/xxx Firmware Diskette
• AxpServ 1000A 4/xxx Firmware Diskette
• Windows NT HAL Diskette
Documentation:
• AlphaServer 1000A Owner’s Guide
• AlphaServer 1000/1000A Model 5/xxx Owner’s
Supplement
• AlphaServer 1000/1000A CPU Upgrade Guide
• Read This First
Operating System Specific Contents
A variety of operating system related contents is also
provided with the upgrade. The specific contents vary
according to each operating system.
54-nnnnn-nn
36-15946-01
36-26123-07 or -08
12-36175-01
AK-QYTCA-CA
AK-QYTAA-CA
AK-QT7AE-CA (NT systems only)
EK-DTLSV-OG
EK-AL530-OG
EK-AL530-UP
EK-AL530-RF
Prerequisites
StorageWorks RAID Array Subsystem Firmware
If your system is configured with a StorageWorks RAID controller with a firmware version
below V3.11, you should update the controller firmware after you install the new CPU.