Compaq DS20E - AlphaStation - 1 GB RAM User Manual page 182

OS options — Lists the startup parameters passed to the operating system for an
operating system selection. One example of a startup parameter is whether to
start the operating system in debug mode. By default, Windows NT does not add
any entries to this field. This field can be modified.
Operating System Selection Setup options — You can use the options listed at
the bottom of the screen to edit operating system selections. When you edit an
OS selection, the fields of the OS selection are validated when you exit the OS
Selection Setup screen. Depending on the option you choose, one of the
following dialog boxes will display.
New OS selection (Insert key) — Displays the Insert New Operating System
Selection dialog box, with default values for the new OS selection already filled
in. You can change these values as necessary.
Delete OS selection (Delete key) — Tags the currently selected OS selection for
deletion. Although the OS selection is removed from the screen, it is not actually
deleted until you save changes.
You can also delete all of your OS selections at once by pressing the Control and
Delete keys at the same time while in the Operating System Selection Setup
screen.
NOTE: If you delete all the OS selections, a dialog box is displayed informing
you that no OS selections exist and offering three options. You can
create a new OS selection, exit without saving changes, or exit and save
changes.
Edit OS selection (F6 key) — Edit all values of an OS selection by selecting the
OS selection to edit and pressing F6. A dialog box is displayed with current
information. You can then edit the OS selection fields.
Copy OS selection (F7 key) — Create a new OS selection by using an existing
OS selection as a template. Select the OS selection you want to copy and press
F7. A dialog box is displayed with the values of your OS selection. You can then
edit the OS selection fields. If you do not make any changes, a duplicate copy of
the OS selection you copied is made.
Primary operating system (F8 key) — Sets the selected OS selection as the
primary operating system. When you make an OS selection primary, it is
displayed first on the Operating System Selection Setup screen with the text
"Primary Operating System." In addition, the primary operating system is
displayed first on the AlphaBIOS Boot screen and is automatically started if
Auto Start is enabled.
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