Accessing The Boot Console Interface - HP Model 745 - VME Workstation Handbook

Accessing the Boot Console Interface

To access the boot console interface, follow these steps:
NOTE:
1 Close any files and applications on your workstation.
2 In a terminal window, enter the following command:
reboot -h
3 When the system has completely shut down, power off the system then power it back
on.
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 messages:
Processor is starting Autoboot process. To discontin-
ue, press any key within 10 seconds.
If Autoboot and Autosearch are both turned on, you will see the following messages:
Processor is booting from first available device.To
discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Accessing the Boot Console Interface
This procedure should be done by a system administrator with root
user privileges.
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. Power
saving monitors usually indicate the presence of a live video sync
signal through the power LED on the monitor. When the LED is on,
ESC
press .
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