Compaq AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Manual page 125

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For systems running Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha:
Shut down the operating system and press the Halt switch. When the console
prompt >>> is displayed, press the Halt switch to the "out" position.
3. Start the ECU as follows:
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For systems running Windows NT:
a.
From the Boot menu, select "Supplementary menu."
b.
From the Supplementary menu, select "Setup menu." Insert the ECU
diskette for Windows NT into the diskette drive.
c.
From the Setup menu, select "Run EISA Configuration Utility from
floppy." This boots the ECU program. There may be a 10 to 20 second
delay in system activity while the system recognizes the ECU.
For systems running Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha:
a.
Insert the ECU diskette for Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha into the
diskette drive.
b.
At the SRM prompt, enter the ecu command.
The message "loading ARC firmware" is displayed. There may be a 10 to
20 second delay in system activity while the system recognizes the ECU.
When the firmware has finished loading, the ECU program is booted.
If the ECU locates the required CFG configuration files, it displays the
main menu. The CFG file for the option may reside on a configuration
diskette packaged with the option or may be included on the system
configuration diskette.
__________________________ Note_____________________________
It is not necessary to run step 2 of the ECU, "Add or remove boards." (EISA
boards are recognized and configured automatically.)
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4. Change settings or resources (optional).
This step is not required when you are using the card's default settings.
Configuring Your System
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