Microsoft KB Archive/294780

= How To Determine the Firmware Version of an Itanium-Based Workstation Computer in Windows =

Article ID: 294780

Article Last Modified on 1/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Itanium-based systems
 * Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition

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This article was previously published under Q294780



IN THIS TASK
SUMMARY
 * To Determine the Firmware Revision with PAL Version 213
 * To Determine the Firmware Revision with PAL Version 215



SUMMARY
During the Power On Self Test (POST), the PAL version is displayed. Match the PAL version with the information below to determine the firmware revisions that you can download from the Intel Web site.

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To Determine The Firmware Revision With PAL Version 213

 * 1) To enter firmware setup, press the TAB key at the firmware splash screen.
 * 2) Press ENTER to access the folders.
 * 3) Use the RIGHT ARROW key to move over to the folder with an approximately 20-digit number.
 * 4) In the middle of the 20-digit number, there is a string, such as &quot;.000 .&quot;, where   is the version that you are using.

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To Determine The Firmware Revision With PAL Version 215
In PAL version 215, the 20-digit string is displayed when you start the computer. In the middle of the 20 digit number, there is a string such as &quot;.000 .&quot;, where  is the version that you are using.

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Additional query words: IA64 64-bit EFI Firmware

Keywords: kbhardware kbhowtomaster KB294780

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