Switching From Alphabios To Srm Console; Switching To The Srm Console - Compaq AlphaServer 1200 User Manual

5.9 Switching from AlphaBIOS to SRM Console

It is necessary to switch to the SRM console to boot DIGITAL UNIX or
OpenVMS or to run firmware-based diagnostics. To switch from AlphaBIOS to
the SRM console, press the Rest button on the control panel, wait 5 seconds, and
press the Halt button.
OpenVMS (SRM) from the Advanced CMOS Setup screen and reset the system.
Figure 5-27 Switching to the SRM Console
PCI Parity Checking:
Power-up Memory Test:
AlphaBIOS Password Option:
Console Selection:
Power-up Memory Test Length:
Press or to select the firmware console that will be presented
the next time the system is power-cycled.
ESC=Discard Changes
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Alternatively, select DIGITAL UNIX (SRM) or
Advanced CMOS Setup
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
Windows NT Console (AlphaBIOS)
Full
OpenVMS Console (SRM)
Digital UNIX Console (SRM)
F10=Save Changes
F1=Help
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