Starting A Digital Unix Or Openvms Installation; Updating Firmware - DEC a-Series Installation And Setup Manual

Starting a DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS Installation

To start a DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS installation, follow the steps in Table 2-3.
NOTE: The SRM console must be installed and running in order to perform a DIGITAL
UNIX or OpenVMS installation. If the AlphaBIOS console is running, refer to the
DIGITAL Personal Workstation System Reference and Maintenance Guide for instructions
on loading the SRM firmware.
WWW See (http://www.workstation.digital.com/) for more information.
Table 2-3: Starting a DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS Installation
Step Action
1 At the SRM prompt, type:
>>>set boot_osflags " "
2 At the SRM prompt, type:
>>>set auto_action
halt
3 At the SRM prompt, type:
>>>set os_type (e.g.,
DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS)
>>>init
4 Insert the DIGITAL UNIX or
OpenVMS CD-ROM into the CD
drive.
5 At the SRM prompt, type:
>>>show device
6 From the SRM console, boot the
DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS
CD-ROM.
>>>boot dka400

Updating Firmware

The DIGITAL Personal Workstation system contains flashROM for the console firmware.
The flashROM contains the power-on self test (POST), AlphaBIOS console firmware (for
Setting Up an Operating System
Result
Clears the boot_osflags variable.
Halts the system at the console prompt each time the system
is turned on, crashes, or when the reset button is pushed.
Sets the operating system (DIGITAL UNIX or OpenVMS).
CD-ROM drive is ready.
List of devices displays:
dka0.0.0.4.0 DKA0
XM-56 1796
dkc0.0.0.1008.0 DKC0
dvc100.1.0.1008.0 DKC100 SEAGATE
ST15150W 9107
NOTE: For OpenVMS, the CD-ROM is DQA0.
Installation information is displayed, and you are prompted
to select an option. For more information, see the
DIGITAL UNIX Installation Guide or the DIGITAL
OpenVMS Installation Guide.
Installation and Setup Guide 2–5
TOSHIBA CD-ROM
RZ1BA-BS 3001