Q126422: DEC ALPHA AXP Firmware Revisions Needed for Windows NT 3.5

Article: Q126422
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SUMMARY
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When running Windows NT on a DEC ALPHA AXP 150 (also known as a Jenson) computer
or a DEC ALPHA APX 2000 or APX 2100 (also known as Sable) computers you should
verify the version of the firmware to guarantee proper performance. These ALPHA
models require different version numbers as follows:

  Model      Recommended Firmware Version
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  AXP 150    3.5-4 or later
  AXP 2000   3.6-26 or later (3.7 is preferred)
  AXP 2100   3.6-26 or later (3.7 is preferred)

NOTE: The firmware upgrade will require an EISA configuration utility (ECU)
diskette in addition to the firmware upgrade.

For more information on recommended firmware revisions, installing firmware
updates or to obtain updated firmware, contact DEC technical support.


The ALPHA AXP series of computers are manufactured by Digital Equipment
Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or
otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10
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