Accessing The Boot Console Interface - HP Visualize J5000 - Workstation Owner's Manual

Accessing the Boot Console Interface

To access the boot console interface, follow these steps:
This procedure should be done by a system administrator or superuser
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with root login permission.
1. Close any files and applications on your computer.
2. Press the power switch on the front panel of the computer.
There is no need to manually shut down the HP-UX operating system on
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your computer before powering it off. When you turn off the power
switch, your computer automatically shuts down the operating system
cleanly before terminating the power.
3. Power on your computer after your system has completely shut down.
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Make sure you do not unplug the system's power cord or otherwise
interrupt power to the computer at this time.
If Autoboot is turned off, the boot sequence automatically stops at the
boot console Main Menu.
If Autoboot is turned on, you will see the following message:
Processor is starting Autoboot process. To
discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
If Autoboot and Autosearch are both turned on, you will see the
following message:
Processor is booting from first available device.
To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
If you are using a power-saving monitor, you will have less than 10
seconds from the time this message appears to press a key, since of that
time will be spent during the monitor's warm-up.
The Boot Console Interface
Accessing the Boot Console Interface
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