Compaq 164SX user manual Windows NT Workstation, Press F2 to start the AlphaBIOS setup program

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 7–1shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Boot screen with the “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” message at the bottom.

Figure 7–1 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen

AlphaBIOS Version 5.60

Please select the operating system to start:

Windows NT Workstation 4.00

Press Enter to choose.

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Press <F2> to enter SETUP

3. Press F2 to start the AlphaBIOS setup program.

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