Compaq AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Manual page 7

Systems with Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha .................................................... 4-7
Reading the Startup Test Results ................................................................................... 4-8
If the System Passes Startup Tests ................................................................. 4-8
If the System Fails Startup Tests.................................................................... 4-8
Using the Consoles............................................................................................................... 4-8
Invoking Console Mode................................................................................................. 4-9
When to Switch Consoles .............................................................................................. 4-9
Switching to the Digital UNIX and OpenVMS Alpha (SRM) Console........................... 4-9
Switching to the Windows NT (ARC) Console............................................................ 4-10
Windows NT (ARC) Console Menus........................................................................... 4-11
Boot Menu Functions............................................................................................ 4-11
Supplementary Menu Functions............................................................................ 4-11
Setup Menu Functions .......................................................................................... 4-11
Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha (SRM) Console Commands ................................... 4-12
Basic Commands .................................................................................................. 4-12
Comprehensive Commands .................................................................................. 4-13
SRM Console Security Features............................................................................ 4-13
The set secure Command............................................................................. 4-14
The set password Command ........................................................................ 4-14
The set login Command............................................................................... 4-15
The clear password Command ..................................................................... 4-16
Getting Help About the Windows NT (ARC) Console................................................. 4-16
Setup Menu .......................................................................................................... 4-16
Setup Menu Help.................................................................................................. 4-17
Getting Help on the Digital UNIX and OpenVMS Alpha (SRM) Console.................... 4-18
Booting the Operating System............................................................................................ 4-19
Running the EISA Configuration Utility...................................................................... 4-19
Checking Required Environment Variable Settings ..................................................... 4-19
Changing Startup and Boot Defaults............................................................................ 4-20
Startup and Boot Environment Variables .............................................................. 4-20
Entering the Windows NT Firmware ........................................................................... 4-22
Entering the Digital UNIX and OpenVMS Alpha Firmware ........................................ 4-22
Verify Your Configuration .......................................................................................... 4-22
Windows NT Systems........................................................................................... 4-22
Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha Systems .......................................................... 4-23
Booting Windows NT.................................................................................................. 4-23
Changing Windows NT Boot Selections ............................................................... 4-24
Using the Windows NT Boot Menu ...................................................................... 4-24
Windows NT Boot Selection Menu....................................................................... 4-25
Booting Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha Operating Systems ................................... 4-26
Digital UNIX and OpenVMS Alpha System Defaults ........................................... 4-26
Boot Command..................................................................................................... 4-27
Using Storage Drives.......................................................................................................... 4-27
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