How do I reload SRM firmware on a half-flash Alpha system?
Some of the AlphaStation series systems are “half-flash” boxes, meaning only one set of firmware (SRM or AlphaBIOS) can be loaded in flash at a time. Getting back to the SRM firmware when AlphaBIOS (or ARC) is loaded can be a little interesting… That said, this usually involves shuffling some files, and then getting into the AlphaBIOS firmware update sequence, and then entering “update srm” at the apu-> prompt. To shuffle the files, copy the target SRM firmware file (as200_v7_0.exe is current) to a blank, initialized, FAT-format floppy under the filename A:\FWUPDATE.EXE From the AlphaBIOS Setup screen, select the Upgrade AlphaBIOS option.
