Kit Name:

     ALPCPUC02_071


Kit Description:

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

     OpenVMS Alpha V7.1


     Files patched or replaced:


      o  [SYS$LDR]SYS$CPU_ROUTINES_0C05.EXE (new image)



Problems addressed in ALPCPUC02_071 kit


      o  CRD errors on the Turbo-Laser 4GB memory module (TMEM4)  always
         contain  zero  in  the  failing  string  register.   A hardware
         problem in the TMEM4 causes a failure  to  report  the  correct
         failing  string  on CRD errors.  The inability to determine the
         correct failing string prevents DECEVENT from  determining  the
         failing memory SIMM.



Problems addressed in ALPCPU001_071 kit


      o  SMPSTART_MIXEDCPU has been added to the Turbo Laser  Link  file
         so  that it will link in the new SMPSTART_MIXEDCPU module which
         contains code patches to allow mixing of EV5/EV6 and mixed  CPU
         passes.



Kit Installation Rating:

     The following kit  installation  rating,  based  upon  current  CLD
     information,  is provided to serve as a guide as to which customers
     should apply this remedial kit.  (Reference attached Disclaimer  of
     Warranty and Limitation of Liability Statement)

     INSTALLATION RATING:

     1 :  To be installed by all customers.

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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 ALPCPUC02_071 [location of the saveset]

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

     System should be rebooted after successful installation of the kit.
     If  you  have  other  nodes in your VMScluster, they should also be
     rebooted in order to make use of the new image(s).


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     MADE AVAILABLE HERE OR TO THE USE OF SUCH PATCH.