Using VAX7000 Console Firmware

There are three available versions of VAX7XXX Console LFU Firmware:
VAX7000_S0E.SYS For use on all VAX7XXX systems Fixes repeated power error messages. The VAX7000_S0E LFu was built off the same files as the V0C release but with changes to fix stale data overrun errors from being reported.
VAX7000_V0C.SYS
VAX7000_V0C.EXE
Official release for all VAX7XXX systems VAX7000_V0C (version V4.3) was the last version sent through official release channels and is sufficient for most installations.
VAX7000_V10.SYS
VAX7000_V10.EXE
VAX78XX onlyFixes cpu init problems on power up. The VAX7000_V10 LFU was created using the V0C base files and is only for use on VAX78XX systems. Two fixes were added to remedy two specific problems.
  • The reporting of stale data overrun errors
  • VAX78XX systems not always passing self test on power up

Use the VAX7000_V0C LFU if neither problem is being seen.

LFU Instructions

  • The .SYS LFU needs to be copied to a networked system capable of doing mop loads or an info server boot.
  • The .EXE LFU can be copied to a system disk or a secondary disk that has been write-booted.
  • To perform a LFU load via the MOP load do the following command at the console prompt:
    >>> boot -flags 0,0,0 exa0 -file VAX7000_V0C

  • If using a system disk copy the file to the disk before booting.
    >>> b -fl 0,0,100 disk

  • At the BOOTFILE: prompt enter exact file location.

    EXAMPLE: dua0:[sys0.sysexe]vax7000_v0c.exe

  • Run the LFU to update the console firmware.
Refer to the release notes or operation manual for more information.