Specifications

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These steps initiate loading of the firmware. Once the Digital UNIX and
OpenVMS Alpha firmware is loaded and the system is initialized, the system
displays the SRM console prompt (>>>).
8. Verify the value of the
set bus_probe_algorithm
environment variable. It
should be set to "new." (See "Booting the Operating System" in Chapter 4,
"Basic Operation.")
Required PALcode
If your computer console does not have a specific minimum version of the privileged
architecture library code (PALcode), you may not be able to boot your system during
the installation or upgrade procedure. To ensure the correct version, follow these
steps before performing an installation or upgrade:
1. At the SRM console prompt (>>>) on your running system, enter the show
configuration command. The system display will indicate the PALcode
version your system is using.
2. To determine whether your system is running the required or recommended
version of PALcode, refer to the most recent OpenVMS Alpha operating system
cover letter or release notes to check for new information that supplements the
PALcode information in the OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.2 Upgrade and
Installation Manual. You can also contact your service representative.
3. If the PALcode version is below the required or recommended minimum, upgrade
your firmware either by following the directions in the section, "Firmware," in
Upgrading, or by contacting your service representative.
Installing OpenVMS Alpha
Use the OpenVMS Alpha CDROM to install or upgrade the operating system, or to
perform operations such as backing up the system disk. For installation information,
refer to your operating system documentation.