Using The Alphabios; Introduction - Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Reference Manual

Introduction

AlphaBIOS is the graphical interface that supports utility programs. This
chapter explains how to perform common system management tasks with the
AlphaBIOS, and it provides a reference for the AlphaBIOS screens.
NOTE: AlphaBIOS contains features and menus that support
multiple operating systems. Only the features applicable to
AlphaServer DS20E and AlphaStation DS20E systems running the
Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems are discussed in this
chapter.
Sections in this chapter are:
Starting AlphaBIOS
Keyboard conventions and help
Running AlphaBIOS from a serial terminal
Upgrading AlphaBIOS (updating firmware)
Utilities - Running a configuration utility
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Robert Young Project: Compaq AlphaServer DS20E System Comments:
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