Software Support; Software Overview; Fsb; Reset Palcode - Samsung UP1500 800-A1 User Manual

UP1500 User's Manual
Chapter 4
4.1

Software Overview

4.1.1

FSB

4.1.2

Reset PALcode

4.1.3 Alpha SRM Console
UP1500 800-A1

Software Support

UP1500 system supports four major software components:
! Fail Safe Booter (FSB)
Reset PALcode (Privileged Architecture Library)
!
! Alpha SRM Console
Operating System (OS)
!
FSB firmware is used for firmware recovery procedure. The UP1500 supports
FSB release release 1.0 or higher.
When the UP1500 is turned on or reset, Reset PALcode firmware automatically
loads performs system initialization activities. Once Reset PALcode firmware is
loaded, it automatically load the next level of firmware and passes control to that
code.
The UP1500 supports Reset PALcode version X1.7 or higher.
The SRM Console is special firmware that initializes the UP1500 system and
enables you to install and boot the operating systems. Alpha SRM Console
firmware resides in the flash ROM on the UP1500.
For further information about the Alpha SRM Console, visit our web site at:
http://www.alpha.samsung.com
or go to the Alpha Linux home page:
http://www.alphalinux.org/
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