I did not see much chance of Spectra Precision / Ashtech releasing the GEOID12A model as a self installer so here is my implementation:
http://www.ashgps.com/ms/G2012A/Install_GEOID12A_RevC.exe
This is a digitally signed, self installing tool that should figure out where the correct place to put GEOIDS is and stick G12A there.
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