Basic Operation; Introduction - Compaq AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Manual

Introduction

This chapter explains how to start and stop your system, issue console commands, and
operate other basic system functions. This chapter includes the following topics:
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Turning the System On
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Turning the System Off
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Accessing the System from a Remote Location
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Interpreting Startup Messages
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Using the Consoles
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Booting the Operating System
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Using Storage Drives
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Caring for Your System
This chapter assumes that you have set up the hardware and made all necessary
connections, as described in Chapter 2, "Installing Your Hardware."

Basic Operation

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