Again, take a look at www.alphalinux.org.  They have howto's (like srm, milo,
alphabios howto's) and install guides for the various Alpha boxen and pointers
to where to get them.

> well maybe i should clarify this a little. i need to get some bios utility
> loaded first so that i can then load the os. after that i can get things
> loaded without a problem. i just need things accessible first.
> 
> > I didn't have much trouble with my two Multias, at least in getting the OS
> to
> > install.  Check out www.alphalinux.org.  They may have an install guide
> for your
> > model.