Vga Consoles; Interface Differences Between Itanium-Based Systems; Mp Consoles; Other Console Types - HP Integrity rx8620 User's & Service Manual

c. Available devices will be displayed for each menu selection. Figure 4-19 shows a typical output
of selecting the Console Output Devices menu.

Figure 4-19 Console Output Device menu

d. Choose the correct device for your system and deselect others. See "Interface Differences
Between Itanium-based Systems" for details about choosing the appropriate device.
e. Select "Save Settings to NVRAM" and then "Exit" to complete the change.
f. A system reset is required for the changes to take effect.

VGA Consoles

Any device that has a Pci section in its path and does not have a Uart section will be a VGA device. If you
require a VGA console, choose the device and unmark all others. Figure 4-19 shows that a VGA device is
selected as the console.

Interface Differences Between Itanium-based Systems

Each Itanium-based system has a similar interface with minor differences. Some devices may not be available
on all systems depending on system design or installed options.

MP Consoles

Any device containing both a Uart and Pci section in its path are MP serial ports. To use the MP as your
console device select the MP serial device entry that matches your console type (PcAnsi, Vt100, Vt100+,
VtUtf8) and deselect everything else.

Other Console Types

Any device that has a Uart section but no Pci section is a system serial port. To use the system serial port (if
available) as your console device, select the system serial device entry that matches your console type(PcAnsi,
Vt100, Vt100+, VtUtf8) and deselect everything else.
Chapter 4
Cabling and Power Up
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