Preface - Compaq DS10L - AlphaServer - 256 MB RAM Reference Manual

Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers, managers and operators of Compaq
AlphaServer DS10, AlphaServer DS10L, and AlphaStation DS10 systems.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.
This manual has three chapters, two appendices, and an index:
Chapter 1, Operations, provides basic operating instructions, including
powering up the system, booting, and operating system installation.
Chapter 2, SRM and AlphaBIOS Consoles, presents the command-line
interface that supports the Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems
and the graphical interface that supports some utility programs. The SRM
console is used to bootstrap the operating system, configure and test the
system hardware, examine system options for errors, and set or change
environment variables. AlphaBIOS is used to run utilities.
Chapter 3, Remote Management Console, describes how to manage the
system from a remote location.
Appendix A, Setting System Jumpers, describes how to check and reset
if necessary the Halt/Reset select jumper and remote management console
jumper.
Appendix B, Regulatory Compliance Notices, contains regulatory
compliance notices for this computer system.

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