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                    +        DECAXPPCI33 Firmware     +
                    +          README-First !!!       +
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        1. Latest Firmware Update Revisions

             The latest Firmware Update Bootfile "DECAXPPCI33_V1_6.EXE" on
             the Alpha Firmware CD V5.0,  contains the Update Utility V1.6, 
             which has the following components (* = CHANGES since last 
             release) :

                        SRM Console X4.7  *
                        ARC Console V4.50 *      

        2. Firmware Anomalies, Restrictions, and Workarounds

              None.

        3.  DECAXPPCI33 Firmware Release Notes

              If you wish to read the complete Firmware Release Notes 
              (no longer required for booting the firmware update program)
              for the DECAXPPCI33, they can be found on the 
              Alpha Systems Firmware Update CD V5.0, in the following 
              directories :

              On an OpenVMS System:
              [DOC]DECAXPPCI33_V16_FW_RELNOTE.PS   (PostScript file)
              [DOC]DECAXPPCI33_V16_FW_RELNOTE.TXT  (Text file)

              On a Digital UNIX System:
              /DOC/DECAXPPCI33_V16_FW_RELNOTE.PS   (PostScript file)
              /DOC/DECAXPPCI33_V16_FW_RELNOTE.TXT  (Text file)

              On a Windows NT System:
              \DOC\DECAXPPCI33_V16_FW_RELNOTE.PS   (PostScript file)
              \DOC\DECAXPPCI33_V16_FW_RELNOTE.TXT  (Text file)

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