Using The Consoles; Invoking Console Mode - DEC AlphaServer 1000A Owner's Manual

Initializing firmware
Initializing EISA bus 0
Initializing device drivers: NCRC810, SWXCR, QLOGIC, KZPSA...OK
The Digital UNIX and OpenVMS Alpha startup test displays indicate successful
tests with the word OK.
If the System Passes Startup Tests
If the system passes the startup tests, it either boots the selected operating system or
emits audible "beep" codes and halts in console mode, depending on the system
default settings.
If the System Fails Startup Tests
The following list summarizes the steps to follow if the system fails the startup tests.
1. Turn the system unit off, wait approximately 15 seconds, then turn it on again.
2. If the system continues to fail the startup tests, or emits audible error beep codes
and halts, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of this guide.

Using the Consoles

The Windows NT (ARC) console and the Digital UNIX and OpenVMS Alpha
(SRM) console are used to perform different tasks. For example, ROM-based
diagnostics (such as the test command) are run only from the Digital UNIX and
OpenVMS Alpha console, regardless of the operating system you are running.

Invoking Console Mode

To perform tasks from console mode you must first invoke console mode by shutting
down the operating system according to the operating system shutdown procedure
described in your operating system documentation. If you are running either the
Digital UNIX or OpenVMS Alpha operating system, you can also invoke console
mode by pressing the Halt switch on the operator control panel.
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