ECO NUMBER:     ALPDECW01_062
             PRODUCT:        OpenVMS ALP OPERATING SYSTEM 6.2
             UPDATE PRODUCT: OpenVMS ALP OPERATING SYSTEM 6.2




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1  KIT NAME:

     ALPDECW01_062


2  KIT DESCRIPTION:

     2.1  Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied:

     OpenVMS Alpha V6.2


     2.2  Kits superseded by this kit:

     None


     2.3  Files patched or replaced:


      o  [SYS$LDR]SYA$GQADRIVER.EXE (new image)



3  PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN ALPDECW01_062 KIT


      o  OpenVMS Alpha V6.2 can hang after installing a DNSES, two  line
         async  communications controller, in EISA slot 5.  This problem
         has only been seen if a 1024E,  Qvision  graphics  adapter,  is
         also installed in the system.

         In order to fix this problem the following steps must be taken:

          o  Shut down the OpenVMS V6.2 system.

          o  Remove the DNSES adapter

          o  Reboot the system

          o  Install the ALPDECW01_062 kit

          o  Shut down the OpenVMS V6.2 system.

          o  Reinstal the DNSES adapter

          o  Reboot the system



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4  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

     Install this kit with the VMSINSTAL utility  by  logging  into  the
     SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt:

         @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTAL ALPDECW01_062 [location of the saveset]

     The saveset location may be a tape drive, or a disk directory  that
     contains the kit saveset.

     In order to fix this problem the following steps must be taken:

      o  Shut down the OpenVMS V6.2 system.

      o  Remove the DNSES adapter

      o  Reboot the system

      o  Install the ALPDECW01_062 kit

      o  Shut down the OpenVMS V6.2 system.

      o  Reinstal the DNSES adapter

      o  Reboot the system



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